Curious about Italian family history and heritage? There has never been a better time to pursue Italian genealogical research! With more and more records available online, this talk provides a strong overview for the beginner researcher while also including some lesser-known resources that will be of interest to even the most advanced researchers.
Speaker Bio
Michael Cassara is a professional genealogist and lecturer based in New York City, specializing in Italian/Sicilian genealogy, New York and New Jersey research, and genealogical technology. He has frequently presented at regional societies as well as national conferences, including six years of presentations at RootsTech, and numerous talks at Federation of Genealogical Societies, Ohio Genealogical Society, the Association of Professional Genealogists, and dozens of local and regional societies. He is the Past President of the Italian Genealogical Group (ItalianGen.org) and currently serves as President of the Metropolitan Postcard Club, the oldest continuously operated deltiological organization in the United States. Find him online at digiroots.net.
This program is being sponsored by the NYG&B and AARP New York. It is part of the NYG&B’s Preserving Your New York Story series, which is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.
