What to do now?

[vickig]

I think that I have come up against a brick wall. I have sent out letters to possible relatives and requested birth certificates from Italy. Not any contact from the officials on the birth records. Should I wait longer? I have only heard from one person with the last name and it is not a relative. Is it time to hire a professional genealogist in Italy and what do you know about the success and the fee structure?

[misbris]

The question is how long ago did you send the requests for birth certificates? August is a month of vacation for most of Italy. If it has been less than a month, I would give them a little more time. If there is no response send a follow up by mail and e-mail.

By the way what is the name of the comune? Many people here have experience with certain comunes and can tell you about response time.

[vickig]

Rocca Canavese, TO and Torino and Carpineti, ER.

[vickig]

And it was about a month ago.

[vickig]

So should I wait a little longer and any other help is greatly appreciated! I am at a brick wall until I find out who the parents are on the birth certificate from Italy.