Upcoming Presentations
16 April 2024: Research Like a Pro Webinar Series
Identifying the Correct Parents of Maria Terwilliger of New York: A DNA Case Study
11:00 a.m. MDT
Documentary evidence revealed Maria Terwilliger as the wife of Solomon Dunn and placed a woman likely to be her in his New Paltz, New York, households in the early 1800s. A baptism record for their son Robert Solomon provided Maria’s maiden name, and census records provided Maria’s birth year range. Baptism records from local churches documented several Maria Terwilligers born in within this range. Following the RLP with DNA process helped outline a plan and identify the correct Maria Terwilliger. Rather than creating problems, pedigree collapse proved helpful in solving this case.
4 May 2024: Genealogical Association of Nova Scotia Virtual Genealogy Conference
Who Were the Parents of David R. Matheson? A DNA Case Study
1:00 pm Atlantic Daylight Time
David R. Matheson emigrated from Nova Scotia to California as a young adult. Documents created throughout David’s life in California fail to identify the names of his parents. This case study illustrates how combining DNA and documentary research helped identify David’s origins in Nova Scotia, identify and eliminate paternal candidates, and solidify biological relationships to both parents.
Please contact me about speaking at your event.
My lecture topics include the following:
5 Ways to Streamline the Genealogical Writing Process
Whether writing professionally, for your family, or for your own records, the writing process takes time! Learn how to streamline the process and your final deliverables with these five practices.
Keys to Finding Your Pennsylvania German Ancestors in the Keystone State
German immigrants flooded into Pennsylvania throughout the 18th century. When they arrived, they became Pennsylvania residents, and records created for them were similar to records created for any Pennsylvanian. However, our German ancestors maintained their own language, communities, and customs. Learning about practices unique to Pennsylvania Germans will help identify them in Pennsylvania records.
Who Were the Parents of David R. Matheson? A DNA Case Study
David R. Matheson emigrated from Nova Scotia to California as a young adult. Documents created throughout David’s life in California fail to identify the names of his parents. This case study illustrates how combining DNA and documentary research helped identify David’s origins in Nova Scotia, identify and eliminate paternal candidates, and solidify biological relationships to both parents.
Research 101: Tools and Techniques for Beginning Genealogists
Learning an effective research process and analysis skills while researching less distant ancestors will lead to successful results. Early success will build skills and confidence to begin tackling more difficult tasks.
DNA 101: Tools and Techniques for Beginning Genetic Genealogists
Learn basic tools and techniques used by genetic genealogists that will provide a foundation for you to build on as you incorporate DNA in your research.
Climbing Your Branch of the FamilySearch Family Tree
The FamilySearch tree is collaborative, which means we are working together to create one tree for the entire world. Our responsibility is to ensure that our branch of that tree is as accurate as possible. Learn how to evaluate the accuracy of your branch of the FamilySearch family tree, resolve problems, and take steps to correctly document accurate information.
Lectures Designed Specifically for Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:
Finding Time in This Season: Simple Ways to Access the Promised Blessings of Family History TODAY
We often put off participating in temple and family history work, saying “This isn’t my season.” however, the promised blessings of participation are desirable in EVERY season. Learn simple ways to participate in temple and family history work no matter what season of life you are in. Begin experiencing the promised blessings today!
Preparing Ancestor Names for Temple Ordinance Work
This class covers considerations and best practices for reserving temple work for ancestors.
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