Michael L. Strauss, AG, is a professional Accredited Genealogist and a nationally recognized genealogical speaker. A native of Pennsylvania and a resident of Utah, he has been employed as a Forensic Genealogist for 25 years. The topics for the seminar are Revolutionary War Genealogical Research; Researching Your Mexican War Ancestors; Researching Your Ancestors during the Reconstruction Era, and Genealogical Research in Washington, DC.
We are pleased to welcome J. Mark Lowe back to Dallas as the featured speaker for our 2018 Summer Seminar. Mark describes himself as a lifelong genealogist. He is a…
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We are pleased to welcome David E. Rencher as the featured speaker for our 2018 Fall Seminar. David received a BA in Family and Local History, Brigham Young University in 1980…
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We are pleased to welcome Michael D. Lacopo, D.V.M. as the featured speaker for our 2019 Spring Seminar, speaking on A Method to our Madness: Sound Methodology for Successful Research.…
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We are pleased to welcome Judy Russell, The Legal Genealogist, as the featured speaker for our 2019 Summer Seminar, focusing on Tracing Your Ancestors Through Courthouse Records.
Join us on October 12 for Jen Baldwin of Ancestral Journeys discussing Digging for Details, Go Back to School, One Place Studies, and naturalization records. Register today!
Virtual Seminar featuring Blaine Bettinger, Mary Eberle, Patricia Lee Hobbs and Diahan Southard! 3 tracks with 12 sessions to choose from. More Information...
Paths to Freedom: Essential Steps for African American Genealogy with Tony Burroughs
Research is fundamental to genealogy. This seminar will guide you through the entire research process: analyzing the problem, asking the right question, then finding the answers. Michael will share tips and tools gleaned from his experience, including the use of Social History for a successful conclusion.
Mark your calendar and join us for this exciting two-day event!
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Join us as Diahan Southard presents "Using DNA Strategically: Tools to Identify Ancestors." Learn More
Join us as Kelvin Myers presents "Gone to Texas – Finding Your Ancestors in Land and Probate." Note that this will be in-person and virtual! Learn More
Join us as Paul Milner presents "Leaping the Pond – Online Research in Great Britain." Note that this will be in-person and virtual! Learn More
Research and the Law: Legal Knowledge Needed to Find Your Ancestors featuring Judy G. Russell, The Legal Genealogist!. Join us for the hybrid (in-person and Virtual) day of fun and learning.
Join us for "Genealogy and the Internet: Successfully Mining the World Wide Web" featuring Cyndi Ingle. This will be a hybrid (in-person and virtual) event. Recording will be available to registered participants following the event.
Join us for "The Twentieth Century Wars: Military Records and Research" featuring Michael Strauss. This will be a hybrid (in-person and virtual) event. Recording will be available to registered participants following the event.
Join Tom Jones (presenting remotely) as he reveals methods for breaking through brick walls.
Nervous about taking a DNA Test? Confused about interpreting your DNA Results? Overwhelmed by the Ancetry.com website? This workshop is for you!
Join Nicka Sewell-Smith as she presents "The Legacy of Forced Removal: Finding Formerly Enslaved & Indigenous Kin" at our Summer Seminar.
