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Unraveling Ancestral Mysteries: From Upstate NY to Sicily

Join us as we open a time-capsule, revealing family histories, rich traditions, and compelling stories along with our distinguished guest, Mary Schultz. Her ancestral journey, sparked by her mother’s passion, takes her from the humble beginnings in Upstate NY, to the heart of Sicily – Corleone, Italy. Mary helps us understand how the evolution of names can unravel mysteries of our past – an adventure sure to kindle the genealogist within you. As we traverse from New York City to Sullivan County and Westchester, we uncover hidden roots, cultural heritage, and the importance of preserving family traditions. We venture into the world of DNA testing, unraveling how it can illuminate the trails of our ancestry. Our conversation also brings to light captivating stories, such as a forefather who tended to wild horses in the busy streets of New York City, emphasizing the significance of family bonds and cultural preservation. Finally, we navigate through the waves of time, exploring generational differences and technology’s transformative role in our understanding of our ancestors. We discuss the joy and challenges of genealogical research, like a participant who discovered her great grandmother’s name after two decades of relentless efforts. As we reflect upon the concept of genetic memory, we ponder whether our ancestors’ talents and abilities might echo within us. Let our conversation inspire you to embark on your journey of uncovering your roots and appreciate the gratifying process of genealogical exploration.

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History of Bari with Vintage Photos

Join Italian Roots and Genealogy on Facebook Bari montage very nice Francesco Nicoletti and Maria Carnevale with their grandson Giovanni My mom’s family comes from Bari and in fact her oldest brother did not migrate from there until after WWII.  My grandmother’s family was from Acquaviva delle Fonti and my grandfather’s from Toritto.  Like most people from Bari at the time, most of the men farmers and many of the women were seamstresses.  I have

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Researching Biccari, Foggia, Puglia

A moment and a movement; New Biccari. With Erick and Giuseppe Lucera and Rich Leto The book illustrates how a moment in time when the author returned to his ancestral village let to research into the movement of people from Biccari to Philadelphia.  Erick along with cousins in Italy Gennaro and Giuseppe Lucera trace the 1200 Biccarese citizens to America, ending up mostly Philadelphia. Using data analytics and his cousin’s local stories from previously published

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Researching Calabria and Puglia

Leto Family Visit Our Shop Rich Leto talks about when and why he started researching his family from Calabria and Puglia and when they arrived in Philadelphia.  Also, what it was like growing up Italian in Philly. Podcast Click here to join our group on Facebook Video

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Researching Matera Puglia and Campoli Appennino Lazio

Graziella Paolicelli Bob and Desire talk about her family roots in Matera Puglia and Campoli Appennino Lazio Click here to join our group on Facebook Find on the map My Italian cousin Graziamaria and I in Milan 2008 Graziamaria and me in 2019 Colucci’s visit Ferrandina Colucci’s visit Matera

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Puglia During Carnevale

Trulli “Up close and personal”  MY MINI PUGLIA TRIP Taking a mini vacay to Puglia sounded like a good idea when my best friend  suggested it.  He said “Putignano is Venice’s version of Carnevale.”  So, three weeks ago we board the big bus with a group of thirty ready-to-party Italians.  At the beginning of the trip, the group leader recited the traveling prayer for a safe trip (none of which I understood, even though I

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History of Puglia Italy

My mom’s family if from Toritto and Acquaviva Delle Fonti, Bari.  Although, I do have come ancient de Hautville ancestors from the region on my dad’s side.  My uncle Giovanni stayed behind when my grandparents came to America, and raised his family there until the late 1940’s.  My cousins have an interview that they did with him in Barese and I hope to someday have that translation.  My great grandfather, Francesco, owned a cow and

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