Thomas Martellone Genealogy Research

Stop drowning in "Document(1).pdf"! 📂 Learn how to organize your paper piles and digital files for good. New episode on genealogy record-keeping is out now! 🎙️✨
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Check out my latest podcast about why AI cannot replace human genealogists: from reading sloppy 19th‑century cursive to spotting phonetic name tricks, legal nuances, and the emotional connections that make family history matter. #RootsTech2025 #GenealogyPodcast

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TMartellone Genealogy - AI and Genealogy Research Why AI Won't Replace Genealogists: The Indispensable Human Element In the world of genealogy, technology has been a revolutionary force. Modern AI and machine learning tools can instantly transcribe c...

Genealogy isn't just data entry—it's storytelling. Read my new post to find out why the human element remains indispensable for solving family mysteries. 👇

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Is AI replacing human genealogists? 🤖 Absolutely not!

While AI is brilliant for searching billions of records, it misses the crucial details: the misspellings, the subtle cultural clues (like Italian Allegati!), and the historical context only a human detective can piece together.

Roots_and_Recollections Before those irreplaceable memories fade, join us as we delve into the profound importance of interviewing your elderly relatives. These conversations are not just about collecting dates and names; they capture the vivid personal stories, family folklore, and emotional context that bring your dry ge...

Do you have older relatives that know a lot about your family? Listen to my newest podcast abt the importance of interviewing them, so you don't lose family history & you enrich the story of your family! www.podbean.com/eas/...
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If you are visiting Puglia you can’t ignore focaccia barese. It’s Italian focaccia, but not as you know it. This version is rather special, and specific to Puglia.

Here are our suggestions where to try some in Bari, Altamura and beyond.

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10/25/25 How do you know you have the right person on Findagrave? #ancestry #genealogy

I love making dishes that connect me to my Italian heritage! Do you have any favorites you make? Today I made a sea salt, oregano and tomato focaccia bread! #cooking #heritage #italy #focaccia #italianfood #bread #pane #tomatoes #oregano #seasalt #crunchycrust

Hidden Gems: Unlocking Family Secrets with Italian Allegati Hey — if you love digging into family history, you’ve got to start hunting for Allegati (marriage attachments). They’re like backstage passes to your ancestor’s life, full of birth, death, military, and consent records that can finally answer those stubborn questions.Next time you find a mar...

In case you didn't see/listen to my most recent podcast, ALLEGATI are an amazing record source in Italian genealogy research! They are "proof" documents that support marriages and you can find a TON of information in them. #allegati #italianrecords #marriage #genealogy #birth #death #gems

Are you ready to dig deeper into your Italian family history? Our latest podcast episode is all about Italian allegati—the hidden documents attached to marriage records. We'll explore how these attachments can contain birth and death records, consent forms, and other vital clues! #allegati

Beyond the Basics- Unearthing Hidden Clues in Genealogical Records | Thomas Martellone Genealogy Research Podcasts Have you ever seen information in a genealogical record that had you scratching your head? Did you know it had relevance, but you hit a wall and could not get any further with that particular piece of information or clue?  In this episode, I share an instance where I found a clue, continually searched it, and then finally made a breakthrough with the help of my sister!  Other tips are included in the podcast to help you in your search!

Check out my latest podcast that focuses on finding clues in a variety of genealogy documents that can help your research & open new doors to your family history! #research #clues #familyhistory #documents #persistance #revisit #genealogy
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What if you had the chance to buy back an ancestral home? Would you? Listen to my latest podcast about buying back a family home! You can check out the podcast AND read about how I made the purchase! Podcast: www.podbean.com/eas/pb-7zixc...
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New Series | Tucci in Italy | National Geographic UK YouTube video by National Geographic UK

So excited for this show! Thank you Stanley Tucci and National Geographic for your continued coverage and exposure to Italian culture. Premier on May 18, 2025! #stanleytucci #Italia #italy #culture #heritage
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Free Online U.S. City Directories - Updated

An excellent source of #genealogy info is Historical City Directories. They provide substantial info between censuses, such as addresses, occupations, spouse.

For the country, there are 27,975 Free Collections to research.

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100 Best Free Online Genealogy Websites

Do you have "go to" websites for searching for #genealogy records and record collections? These are 100 popular websites for you from the U.S., Canada, and Europe.

Maybe there are a few you don't use or may not have even heard of.

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From Paper Trails to Cobblestone Streets: Visiting your Ancestral Homeland | Thomas Martellone Genealogy Research Podcasts In this podcast episode from Thomas Martellone Genealogy Research, visiting your ancestral homeland is discussed.  The podcast shares things to consider when you want to make a genealogy trip to your family's ancestral home and what you may need to do to prepare for and what to expect.

Have you thought of visiting your family's ancestral homeland as part of your research? Listen to my latest podcast on bringing your research from paper trails to cobblestone streets. #ancestral #homeland #visit #genealogy #connections
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Have you ever had researched Italian birth, death or marriage records? They are pretty amazing & have a TON of information! Listen in to my latest podcast to hear about these AWESOME resources! www.podbean.com/ew/p... #italianrecords #genealogy #documenti #nascita #morte #matrimonio

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Forty years of discovering my family's heritage and spreading inspiration to those around me! #family #genealogy #ancestors #stories #history #research #time

In my third podcast episode, I explore the role of photos in family history research. This episode delves into how photographs can unlock personal stories and reveal connections across generations. www.podbean.com/ep/p... #family #history #oldphotos #clues #organize #ancestors #discover

How to Conduct Sound Genealogical Research - A Process Flowchart This process flowchart walks you through proper genealogical research using the concepts and ideas of the GPS.

#GenChat For those of you that like flowcharts....
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Check out my latest podcast! This podcast is for those people earlier on in their family history research.
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I just tried ChatGPT deep research to dive into my family history — here’s what happened AI and me

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I published my new episode Getting Started: A Bit of Information About Me, please check it out
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What happens when you are faced with an ethical dilemma while researching for a client? Do you provide the services they ask for even when you know it is unethical? Read about a situation I had and how I handled it! www.tmartellonegenea... #ethics #genealogy #standards #research

Wondering about your Italian ancestors? I can help! Thirty-five years experience searching Italian parish & civil records. I can help you find your ancestors! More info on my website: www.tmartellonegenealogy.com/home
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This was in w/ a number of pictures my aunt had. Everyone notes her death date as 1880 because she "disappears" however, clue in bottom left corner: Stone photography...Robert Stone was photographing in Caldwell, Texas in 1896....so she was at least alive until then, if not longer! #clues 🤩

Excited to visit my g-parents (mother's side) hometown of Terlizzi, Italy in January! I've got cemetery visits, some death records (need copies) & meeting relatives on my itinerary. Will also do a bit of sight seeing too! Can't wait to get to Puglia! #puglia #familyhistory #genealogy #terlizzi

5 of the best mountain towns to visit in the Dolomites The Dolomiti Superski region is renowned for its scenic slopes and welcoming towns, home to impressive architecture, hearty local dishes and vast mountain views.

Interested in traveling to Italy? Check out these great towns located in the Dolomites!

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Changes Are Coming To the FamilySearch Catalog Noted genealogist and genea-blogger  James Tanner posted two blog posts in the last month about Changes to the FamilySearch Catalog - see th...

Changes are coming to the #FamilySearch catalogue.
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Full-Text Search on FamilySearch is a game changer! Finally found the sister of an ancestor who “disappeared” from the records after she married. Her brother is listed in her will, which I found using Full-Text Search. And her will contains a goldmine of information about the family!! #genealogy