Italian Genealogy

There are many resources available on the Web for those researching their Italian genealogy.  One excellent site is the Italian Genealogy Homepage at http://www.italgen.com/.  Here you will find extensive information to introduce the researcher with Italian ancestors to different record types, details about research strategies for both the U.S. and Italy, an Italian surname database, a message board, lists of civil records repositories (both state and town) in Italy, and links to other Web-based resources for Italian genealogical research.

Don't forget the resources of FamilySearch! The FamilySearch Wiki for excellent reference and instruction about Italy and Italian records. Be sure to use FamilySearch's Italian Civil Registration records in your research too.

Researching Loyalists

During the American Revolution, not every colonist chose to defect from British rule.  A significant number of them chose to remain loyal to their king and to support the British in their efforts to quell the rebellious uprising in the colonies.  The loyalists are documented in many ways for the genealogist conducting research on them.  You will find a good collection of Internet-based materials at the Cyndi's List site for Loyalists at http://www.CyndisList.com/loyalist.htm.  Here you will find Web pages containing informative articles as well as links to booksellers and other resources.

The FamilySearch Wiki has an article at https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/Revolutionary_War_Loyalist_Records with some research guidance about United Empire Loyalists and links to other wiki articles.

The CanGenealogy site has an extensive page at http://www.cangenealogy/loyalist.html devoted to United Empire Loyalists and a collection of links to Canadian resources and to genealogical societies.

United Empire Loyalist Monument in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada