| Italian Interest Group (IIG) April 2026 Meeting |
 This April presentation is a different presentation than the February presentation Click to request the Zoom meeting invitation |
| Date: Time: Topic: Presenter: April 18, 2026 (Saturday) 1:30 PM (PT)Exploring Italian Catholic Parish Registers Suzanne Russo Adams |
| Description: Exploring Italian Catholic Parish Registers introduces researchers to the rich genealogical and historical information found in parish records across Italy. This session will cover how to identify the correct parish and diocese for your ancestors, and how to locate and interpret key sacramental records—baptisms, confirmations, marriages, and burials. Participants will gain practical strategies for navigating these records and understanding the valuable details they contain for family history research. |
 Presenter: Suzanne Russo AdamsSuzanne Russo Adams, MA, AG®, is an Associate Professor of family history and the Director of the Center for Family History and Genealogy at Brigham Young University. An Accredited Genealogist® specializing in Italian research, she holds degrees inFamily History/Genealogy and Sociology, as well as a master’s degree in History. With over 25 years of experience in the genealogy field, Suzanne has worked extensively in record acquisition, strategy, and content digitization for Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org. She is the author of “Finding Your Italian Ancestors: A Beginner’s Guide.” |
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| Italian Interest Group (IIG) of the Eastside Genealogical Society P.O. Box 374 Bellevue, WA 98009-0374 |