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Getting Started with Italian Genealogy

Join us for a FREE virtual program on January 23rd at 6:30 p.m. ET

An introductory class designed for beginning genealogists and family historians interested in tracing Italian roots. We’ll cover essential tools, resources, and techniques for exploring Italian genealogy including top tips for: pinpointing where ancestors are from utilizing United States records, types of Italian records and where to find them, and understanding understand common Italian genealogical terms and phrases to help you interpret documents. Learn how to use translation tools to effectively to bridge any language gaps in your research.

Lisa Vogele is a professional genealogist and certified travel advisor (CTA). She is the Chief Tree Climber at Travel Your Tree: Where Ancestry Meets Adventure, a full-service family history research, travel planning and tour operator. In 2016, Lisa authored Food & Folklore: A Year of Italian Festivals, a guide book to assist travelers with incorporating festivals into their itineraries and experience local culture through food and historic events. Her travel tips have been featured in the Huffington Post, 1000traveltips.com and her travel blog LisaLovesToTravel.com.

Lisa earned a Boston University Certificate in Genealogical Research (OL21). She holds a Masters degree from Clemson University, was raised in Connecticut and resides in Colorado. All research is conducted using the Genealogy Proof Standard. Lisa is a member of the following professional organizations: American Society of Travel Advisors, Association of Professional Genealogists, National Genealogical Society and the New England Historic Genealogical Society.  Contact her at: lisa@travelyourtree.com.