Michael was born and raised in northern Indiana surrounded by family always willing to tell tall tales. Intrigued by his maternal family’s claim to be kinfolk of Abraham Lincoln, and his paternal family’s stories of murder and mayhem, he took to genealogical research in 1980 to substantiate these family stories.Combing libraries, archives, cemeteries and courthouses as a teenager, Michael gained the skills needed to become a keen researcher. His first major challenge in the world of research was tackled by finding his adopted mother’s natural parents in 1983. Obtaining his doctorate in 1991, Michael has treated his genealogical research as he would medicine – carefully, methodically and completely.
At the upcoming NGS Conference, Michael will be presenting “There’s More Than Corn in Indiana: Finding Your Hoosier Ancestor.” Although initially designed to be an overview of Indiana research, it will be specialized to complement the other Indiana lectures presented at this year’s conference.
The presentation will be weighted heavily on utilizing court records in Indiana and understanding what records can be located in the county courthouse. In the present day of digitization we often overlook the priceless gems that can be mined from obscure onsite records that may never be brought to the computer screen.
Dr. Lacopo will also review Indiana methodology, state repositories and their holdings, and tips he has found helpful after thirty-two years researching in the Hoosier state!
Dr. Michael D. Lacopo
10525 Red Pine Drive
Granger, IN 46530-7529
574.271.0757 home
574.360.7433 cell
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I've heard Michael speak, and he is wonderful! I would urge anyone with Indiana ancestors to attend his session.
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