Crolla family legacy
Jan’s mother was born in 1937 in England, more than 100 years after her Great Grandfather was born in Fontitune, a small hamlet outside the town of Picinisco. Her daughter, who is the family genealogist, wanted to walk the streets of her ancestors and convinced her mother and three sisters to accompany her on this … Continue reading
All in a day’s work
It started out as a simple lunch with a client. It turned into something very different! I had done some research for Gino back in 2008 and he was finally making that trip to Italy with his wife and family. He invited my husband and I to join them for lunch in Ceprano. I was … Continue reading
On-Site research Tips & Tricks
You are planning a trip to Italy and you want to do some family history research. Here’s how to prepare. First make your plans. Are State Archives on your list? Check with https://www.familysearch.org/ to find out what civil records the State Archives have. If Family Search has filmed at that archive then what they have … Continue reading
When the town doesn’t answer your request for records…
I often begin a search with a written request for the starting record. Usually the birth of the last person born in Italy. This ensures that I am starting the search in the right place. The town clerk has the right to respond to a letter, fax or email within a ‘reasonable’ time frame. This … Continue reading
Search of the week – More of a curiosity!
While searching the Stato d’Anime of 1843 for a client I came to the final pages where the recorder had written the names of the local Sacerdote (priests) followed by the Chierici (administrative priests, assistant’s to the priests, clerks etc.), then the Chierici coniugati (married clerks), Chierici Vedove (widowed clerks) and finally Chierici bigami (bigamous … Continue reading
TWO DAYS OF GENEALOGICAL OVERLOAD
I think Bob would agree that our two days together was worth every penny he spent to have me set up appointments, and the itinerary for his wish list. Bob, had completed most of his family history research using the microfilms from Family Search and I had filled in the gaps. Now he was coming … Continue reading
PREPARING FOR PARISH RECORD SEARCH
You have exhausted the microfilmed civil records and are ready to move further backwards in time by using parish records. You have bought your ticket to Italy and are ready to tackle the local priest. You can find the address of the parish church at http://www.chiesacattolica.it. (Or http://www.parrocchiemap.it/ see comment below. ) Write to the … Continue reading
