Gente di Mare Italian Genealogy is celebrating a birthday. Ten years ago today this little hobby site began and with the help of several friends really grew. While Facebook has replaced forums in many ways the site is still fairly successful and has given me the opportunity to meet so many wonderful researchers. Happy … [Read more…]
Spett.le Direzione Generale per gli Archivi, Come molti appassionati di genealogia, apprezziamo enormemente gli sforzi sviluppati dalla Direzione Generale per gli Archivi per rendere pubblici gratuitamente i documenti di Stato civile. Siamo dunque stati entusiasti all’annuncio del lancio del “Portale degli Antenati” e dell’accordo firmato tra la Direzione Generale per gli Archivi e Family Search … [Read more…]
A new season of Who Do You Think You Are kicks off on February 4, 2011 on NBC starring Vanessa Williams who follows her African-American roots to the Civil War. If you watched Season One and enjoyed it then Season Two promises to be much of the same plus more. Thomas MacEntee from GeneaBloggers media … [Read more…]
Ever thought of testing your DNA? If you’re from the Reggio Calabria area of Italy, and more so from Martone, Gioiosa Ionica, or Grotteria then you may want to read about the Calabria DNA Project. Here’s a bit about the Project Goals which have been taken directly from the website: Calabria DNA Project Project Goals … [Read more…]
The Ontario Genealogical Conference 2010 will be held on Friday, May 14 through Sunday, May 16, 2010, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. This years theme is: “Essentials, Innovations & Delights” and will feature case studies, workshops and guest speakers such as genealogist Dr. John Philip Colletta, author of They Came in Ships and Finding Italian Roots … [Read more…]
