Thank you for the information. My search is now moving forward again. i will check the Lds when able. Here's another question...my great aunt has told me the family records that would be most helpful were kept in the Vatican. Any idea what she means, or how to get this information?

I have just started working on my family's genealogy but ran into a quick roadblock when I got to my great great grandparents in Lipari but have no other information but their names. Are there any good free online resources for conducting this research?

And, on the off-chance anyone can help, my ...