Italian colonists settled in Maryland. attracted by the toleration extended there to Catholics. The tradition of public service and civicmindedness. which today is reflected in the thousands of Federal. State. and local officials who are of Italian descent. began with the appointment of Onorio Razzolini as Armourer and Keeper of the Stores in Maryland. Razzolini came from Venice to Maryland. settling in Annapolis and becoming a naturalized citizen of Maryland in 1732. the year of George Washingtons birth. In Razzolinis footsteps followed several generations df the notable Paca family. of whom the best remembered in American history is William Paca. The greatgrandson of a mid17th century settler in Anne Arundel County.
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