 The numerous representatives of family formed a noble corporation, which along with the Vicin family retained power until the reign of the Confederates.Around the 13th Century a (de) Sessa was mentioned who bore the "Capitanei" title in Locarno.As members of the "Capitanei of Locarno" in the 14th Century, they possessed the patronage rights to the chapel of S. Orsola in the church of S. Martino in Sessa.