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The Italian Interest Group offers top-quality presentations by leading experts in Italian genealogy, history, and archival research. Our speakers offer both practical guidance and deep insights into Italian records, covering basic to advanced research techniques for navigating Italian civil and parish records and archives. Our events are designed to inspire, educate, and facilitate amazing discoveries.
No matter where you live or where your Italian ancestors came from, we are here to assist in your journey. Join us at our presentations and bring your Italian family history to life.
Meeting Days/Times
The Italian Interest Group meets virtually on Zoom on the third Saturday of the month, 1:30pm Pacific Time. (No meetings in December, July or August.) Meetings are open to all at no cost, but attendees must sign up here in advance. Donations appreciated.
IIG Meeting - October 2026
3:30pm Central; 4:30pm Eastern
Description: While the biological principles of genetic genealogy apply in all geographic contexts, the application of these principles is sometimes influenced by cultural context in different regions of the world. In this presentation learn about the basics of genetic genealogy methodologies, as well as particular considerations for pursuing genetic genealogy in Italy and the Italian diaspora. Explore considerations for endogamy, the best tests and companies for Italian populations, Y-DNA and mtDNA context for the region, and record-keeping and cultural context that can affect genetic genealogy questions.
Presenter: From a young age, Paul Woodbury fell in love with genealogy research. To pursue his passion for this field, he studied genetics and family history at Brigham Young University. To aid in his desire to share his knowledge with others, he has also received a master's degree in instructional design and educational technology from the University of Utah. Over the course of his career, Paul has solved hundreds of challenging genetic genealogy research challenges. He currently works as a senior researcher on the VIP Hosting and Research Services team at FamilySearch. In addition to genetic genealogy, Paul enjoys French, Spanish, Italian, and Scandinavian research.
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We do not charge any fees to attend our webinars. All of our programs are made possible through the generosity of our community. Your donation directly supports the Italian Interest Group by funding guest speakers and special presentations for those researching Italian ancestry. All contributions are processed through our parent organization, the Eastside Genealogical Society, a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit. This means your donation to the Italian Interest Group is tax‑deductible. Tax ID: 91‑1205979
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Mail a check payable to “Eastside Genealogical Society” with the notation “IIG donation” and sending it to Eastside Genealogical Society, PO Box 374, Bellevue, Washington 98009-0374