Sylvia B. Hetzel
American/Italian genealogist specialized in Tuscany.
The Italian Genealogist, Inc.
Specialized Genealogy Research in Tuscany
+39 339 300-0979
Florence, FI
Italy
Currently accepting clients for...
- Family History Research
Family History Research
- Document Retrieval / Record Agent
- Dual Citizenship
- Family History Research
- Immigration / Naturalization
Speaking/Presenting
- Family History Research
- Methodology & Resources
- Available for virtual events
Writing/Publishing
- Editor
Other Speciality
- Document Translation
- Dual Citizenship
- Event / Reunion / Travel Planning
- House Historian / Local History
- Oral Historian
- Handwriting / Palaeography
I am an American/Italian genealogist and library professional in Florence, Italy, the place I have called home since 1981.
I have been helping descendants of Italian emigrants uncover their Italian roots for almost a decade. I work with local municipalities, parishes, and state archives to find the vital records my clients need. As a certified tour guide, I organize heritage tours that can be combined with visits to places of cultural and artistic interest, as well.
For more information, please visit my website or contact me at: sylvia@theitaliangenealogist.com.
Geographic Specialties
Italy: Tuscany.
Geographic Specialities
Tuscany
Province of Lucca
Tuscany
Province of Lucca
Testimonials
You have been absolutely delightful to work with. You truly are the best at what you do.
July 2022
I'm finally bringing this project to the finish line and I can say, looking over dozens of genealogical reports, that you provided some of the finest work. I appreciate your diligence.
September 2022
Dear Sylvia,
I think this was the best email I have ever received. THANK YOU! After five years, I had all but given up on finding someone who could help me locate the record. Thank you for being a true professional.
February 2021
Oh my goodness, Sylvia! This is even more wonderful than what I was envisioning. Thank you so much for your thoughtfulness and hard work in pulling everything together!
December 2020
Thank you, Sylvia. You have been wonderful. Your kindness knows no bounds!
July 2022
You have been absolutely delightful to work with. You truly are the best at what you do.
July 2022
I'm finally bringing this project to the finish line and I can say, looking over dozens of genealogical reports, that you provided some of the finest work. I appreciate your diligence.
September 2022
Dear Sylvia,
I think this was the best email I have ever received. THANK YOU! After five years, I had all but given up on finding someone who could help me locate the record. Thank you for being a true professional.
February 2021
Oh my goodness, Sylvia! This is even more wonderful than what I was envisioning. Thank you so much for your thoughtfulness and hard work in pulling everything together!
December 2020
Thank you, Sylvia. You have been wonderful. Your kindness knows no bounds!
July 2022
Lectures
Using Italian Parish Records for Genealogy Research
Using Italian Parish Records for Genealogy Research
Repositories
State Archives
Local parishes
Municipalities
State Archives
Local parishes
Municipalities
Research Time Periods
- 20th Century
- 19th Century
- 18th Century
Languages
English and Italian (bilingual, spoken and written)
English and Italian (bilingual, spoken and written)
Honorifics/Credentials
Phi Beta Kappa
Phi Beta Kappa
Certificates
Certificate of Advanced Study in Cultural Heritage Preservation
English/Italian Translator
Italian Tour Guide
Certificate of Advanced Study in Cultural Heritage Preservation
English/Italian Translator
Italian Tour Guide
Affiliations
Association of Professional Genealogists
Italian Parish Records
Italian Genealogy Group
Association of Professional Genealogists
Italian Parish Records
Italian Genealogy Group
Degrees
MSLIS (Master of Sciences in Library and Information Studies)
MSLIS (Master of Sciences in Library and Information Studies)