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21st Century Italian Genealogy

There has never been a better time to do Italian genealogical research! With more and more records now online, this talk provides a strong overview for the beginning researcher, while including some lesser-known resources. Presented by Michael Cassara.


Michael Cassara is a professional genealogist and lecturer based in New York City, specializing in Italian/Sicilian genealogy, 20th century US immigration, and genealogical technology. He has frequently presented at national conferences, including four years of presentations at RootsTech, a recent talk at the 2018 Association of Professional Genealogists Professional Management Conference, and a popular 2019 APG Webinar on genealogical technology. Additionally, he speaks on numerous topics to local and regional societies throughout the United States. Michael holds a Certificate in Genealogical Research from Boston University (OL19) and is a graduate of the ProGen Study Group (ProGen 43).

Michael has served on the board of the Italian Genealogical Group for a number of years and currently serves as its President. In his “other” life, Michael is a leading casting director for theatre and film, having cast over 500 musicals, plays, and movies – in New York City and worldwide. He blogs about his research at DigiRoots.net and can be found online at @DigiRoots

Jan 12, 2023 06:30 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)