Our Ancestors / I Nostri Antenati



As Trentini natives, our ancestors likely faced the same dilemmas and trials as other Trentini natives.  At this time, the only known participant was Giovanbattista Mattivi.  He reported to the Austrian Army around 1916 and was subsequently killed on the Russian front.  Whether he served out of will or fear is unknown.  A family anecdote, provides that one cause of Ben's immigration to the United States was to avoid the possibility of fighting against his brothers.