Quick check-in -- today, after 2.5 years since I began the process, I received my AIRE letter in the mail! At least, I think it's my AIRE letter - it is from the Comune in Italy and is all in Italian, and certifies my birth etc. But what is my next step? Do I need to receive something separate from ...

Whew!

It's over--the appointment, that is. As everyone else on this forum has said, Lia is great and very professional to work with (though all-business and strict!)

I had just a few issues that I need to resolve by mailing documents in. Incredibly, it got past me that there was one birth ...

Alright crew, the moment of truth has almost arrived. After two long years of searching for documents, calling disconnected numbers at various clerks' offices to track down birth certificates, check after check for apostilles, translations, etc, and momentary freakouts about all documents having ...

Hello,

A quick question. Penna marriage records are two pages: The certificate itself, and then a long form (the record) with personal info. The certificate has the names, ages, place and date married, and officiant, along with relevant signatures. Must both pages be translated?

Thanks,

AM

Rodio--unbelievably helpful. I can't thank you enough. I'm sure you remember how exhausting this process is. Thanks for making it a bit easier!

AM

Anyone willing to share their translations of marriage and death certificates from Pennsylvania? I've already spent so much time and money on this process that I can't bring myself to pay for translations. Any help appreciated. Thanks.

Tom,

Sorry for the delay. Here is the link:

http://www.italiangenealogy.com/forum/t ... ml#p162494

AM

Tom,

Thanks for writing! Great that our appointments are so close--we can either commiserate or celebrate together! I hope you'll be able to let me know how yours goes a few days ahead of mine, so I can better prepare.

I definitely didn't find the documents in one place--but the basement was a ...

Hello all!

I've been reading these boards for months now throughout my own process of gathering and certifying documents. First, thanks so much for all of the guidance you've provided--it's been a far smoother ride with this as a resource!

I just wanted to share my process so far. In December 2010 ...

Celestino,

How funny! My friend recently bought that building and has installed an art space there. Very cool old place. What document do you need from the bank? I imagine your best bet would be to contact Mellon Bank, since they likely inherited the records from the Braddock bank.

Are you in ...