Onorio Razzolini

He is thought to be the first immigrant of Italian descent to hold public office in the North American colonies.

[1] Razzolini is thought to be the first immigrant of Italian descent to hold public office in the North American colonies.

[5] In 1649 the Maryland Assembly had passed a law permitting French, Dutch and Italian immigrants to own land and enjoy the same rights as English settlers in the Province.

[5] Razzolini married Elizabeth Fleury, a Roman Catholic and the only daughter of a French officer who was President of the Parliament of Rouen.

Razzolini returned with his bride to Asolo in 1747; her inheritance allowed them to build a fine villa which still stands today.