Alec Ferretti

Alec Ferretti is a New-York-City-based professional genealogist, who has worked for the Wells Fargo Family & Business History Center, researching family histories for high net worth clients. Alec specializes in the genealogy of 20th century immigrants to the United States. He is a regular lecturer at genealogical societies and conferences. He serves as the President of the New York Genealogy & Technology Group, serves actively on the Board of Directors of the Association of Professional Genealogists, and on the Board of Reclaim the Records, a nonprofit dedicated to wrangling public records from obstinate government agencies.

Alec's Upcoming Live Webinars (2)

Wed, March 11 2026: 18:00 UTC
Leveraging Freedom of Information Laws to Procure Novel Records
Wed, March 11 2026: 18:00 UTC
This lecture will explain Freedom of Information Laws, and what genealogists can do with them. A variety of jurisdictions and case studies will be discussed.
This lecture will explain Freedom of Information Laws, and what genealogists can do with them. A variety of jurisdictions and case studies will be discussed.
Wed, March 11 2026: 18:00 UTC
Wed, September 9 2026: 14:00 UTC
Novel NYC Records
Wed, September 9 2026: 14:00 UTC
This talk will look at various records available about people who lived in New York City from 100 years ago and from today. We will look at things such as voter records, medical examiner records, burial permits, marriage contracts, school records, civil service records, DA records, and land records. We will see examples of each of these, along with discussion on how to get copies of them.
This talk will look at various records available about people who lived in New York City from 100 years ago and from today. We will look at things such as voter records, medical examiner records, burial permits, marriage contracts, school records, civil service records, DA records, and land records. We will see examples of each of these, along with discussion on how to get copies of them.
Wed, September 9 2026: 14:00 UTC

Alec's Webinars (4)