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Genealogical Society

Your Premier Resource for Genealogical Speakers
Whether you're interested in traditional document-based research, cutting-edge DNA analysis, or specialized cultural heritage exploration, our diverse genealogy topics offerings provide the knowledge and skills needed to achieve your family history goals. Look below for a partial list of topics.
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Timelines: A Genealogical Tool for Organization and Analysis
The Ultimate Genealogical Tool! Dive into the dynamic use of timelines in genealogical research! This presentation showcases the essential components and vibrant examples created in various formats to help you organize and analyze your family history like never before!
Grave Stories
Discover the fascinating world of the grave! Take a look beneath the gravestone to uncover your family secrets! This thrilling exploration reveals how this research can help you overcome your roadblocks! We include a case study of a decades-old search for a great-grandparent.
City Directories
Explore the Exciting World of City Directories! Unveil mysteries of your heritage with our Comprehensive Guide to Using City Directories in Genealogy Research! Prepare to immerse yourself in your family's history like never before!
Evidence Analysis
Dive into the ConLevel Method to uncover the accuracy of your evidence! Get ready to craft exciting research questions that keep you on track and prevent you from going down the rabbit hole!
Introduction to Family Research!
Begin an amazing adventure through genealogy and reveal the intricate tapestry of your history. Get ready to delve into your roots and discover the fascinating tales of your ancestors!
Genealogy legacy organizations
Unleash the fascinating world of genealogy legacy organizations! So, what is a legacy organization? It's an incredible group that grants membership based on the achievements of an applicant ancestor! Embark on an exciting journey to explore unique organizations, with a special focus on the renowned Mayflower Society!
Find A Grave
Unlock the incredible possibilities of the Find a Grave website for your thrilling genealogy adventure!
DNA ethnicity differences
Uncover Your Ethnic Roots! Dive into the fascinating world of DNA and discover the exciting differences among the top five DNA companies. Plus, check out the latest advancements in Ancestry and MyHeritage’s Enhanced DNA Ethnicity Models!
Choosing a Genealogy Software Program
Finding the perfect genealogy software is an exciting step in your family history journey!
Using AI for genealogy
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a transformative tool in genealogy research, offering innovative ways to analyze, transcribe, and organize historical data. Learn some key ways AI can assist in your research.
Introduction to Paleography and Its Role in Genealogy
Discover the fascinating techniques, tools, and methodologies that will empower you to read and interpret old handwriting like never before!
Understanding the recent changes to Ancestry and MyHeritage DNA Ethnicity reports
MyHeritage's Ethnicity Estimate v2.5, launched in February 2025, expanded from 42 to 79 ethnicities, providing more specific results.
AncestryDNA's 2024 update introduced 24 new regions, rebranded ethnicity estimates as "Origins," and clarified "Regions" and "Journeys" for better user understanding.
While some users found increased accuracy, others experienced changes in their results, highlighting the evolving nature of DNA testing technology.