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FamilySearch Center CLOSED July 5

Washington DC FamilySearch Center in Kensington Maryland

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Events

Italian Parish Records July 28, 2025 — 7:00 PM via Zoom

What’s New in Italian Records at FamilySearch - sep. 22, 2025 at 7:00 pm via zoom

What’s New in Italian Records at FamilySearch - sep. 22, 2025 at 7:00 pm via zoom

 Join us for an exclusive presentation by Suzanne Russo Adams, a nationally recognized expert in Italian genealogy. Currently Director of the Center for Family History and Genealogy at Brigham Young University and author of Finding Your Italian Ancestors, Suzanne will guide attendees through the intricacies of Italian Catholic parish records.


 Topics include:

  • How to      locate and interpret baptism, marriage, and burial records
  • Common      terminology and abbreviations
  • Strategies      for accessing records through diocesan archives, FamilySearch, and local      parishes 


 To receive Zoom access details, send an email to: Italian_SIG@outlook.com 


What’s New in Italian Records at FamilySearch - sep. 22, 2025 at 7:00 pm via zoom

What’s New in Italian Records at FamilySearch - sep. 22, 2025 at 7:00 pm via zoom

What’s New in Italian Records at FamilySearch - sep. 22, 2025 at 7:00 pm via zoom

 Joel Cole, Content Strategist for Southern Europe at FamilySearch, will share the latest developments in Italian records. With over two decades of experience and leadership in Italian digitization projects, Joel will present:


• Newly published collections and what’s coming next

• Regional coverage improvements across Italy

• Tips for using FamilySearch tools more effectively for Italian ancestors


 To receive Zoom access details, send an email to: Italian_SIG@outlook.com 



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