
Dr. Michael Lacopo BIO:
Dr. Lacopo is a life-long resident of northern Indiana. He began his genealogical research in 1980. His first published work appeared in 1985 with several books, journal articles and published contributions following. He appeared in USA Today in 2000 and has lectured locally, regionally, nationally and internationally. Dr. Lacopo has a varied and interesting ancestry and is a self-described “all-American mutt.”
Dr. Lacopo has research experience in numerous fields with particular strengths in research involving Mennonite families, Pennsylvania Germans and Midwest/Middle Atlantic research (IN, OH, IL, MI and PA), and genetic genealogy. He is proficient in reading German script and has a particular interest in immigrant ancestry.
Contact Information
Name: Dr. Michael Lacopo
Title: Writer/Lecturer/Genealogist
Website: Roots4U
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Past/Future Presentations:
Presentations at Northwest Suburban Genealogy Society | Date | Handout | Video |
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Dr Michael Lacopo – Deconstructing Your Family Tree: Re-evaluating the “Evidence” | May 3, 2025 | Handout | Video |
Dr Michael Lacopo German Genealogy on the Internet | November 5, 2022 | Handout | N/A |
Dr Michael Lacopo – Finding and Using German Church Records | March 6, 2021 | Handout | N/A |