These subjects are designed to be presented as one-to-two-hour classroom presentations, with slides and handouts for class members. Titles can be adjusted to fit program themes.
Probate Research Beyond the Basics
Using a case study, learn more about the information that you can find in, and infer from, records of the administration of estates.
Finding Your Family in Canada
Discover how to find records in Canada for your ancestors who came from there, or travelled to the U.S. and/or other countries through Canada.
Greffes des Notaires: The Goldmine in Quebec’s Notarial Records
Whether your ancestors in Quebec spoke French, English, Gaelic, German, or any other language, they followed the civil law for recordkeeping, which is very different from the rest of Canada and most of the United States. Learn how to use these valuable records to propel your research,.
Mind Maps for Research Analysis and Planning
Discover what Mind Mapping is and how to take advantage of its benefits for research, analysis, writing, and more in your genealogical research.
Reading and Understanding Old Documents
AI has a long way to go before it can be reliable in transcribing documents. Learn how to read handwriting of earlier eras so you can read and understand the original records of your ancestors.
Resources of The National Archives (U.K.)
TNA has vast resources to assist you in researching your ancestors in the U.K. Discover how to access these, both remotely and in-person.
Resources of the Bibliothèque et Archives nationales de Québec
BAnQ, the provincial library and archives Québec, provides extensive resources for genealogists. Learn how BAnQ developed and the variety of materials included in their collection
Sources for New England Research
The six New England states have a different structure from most of the rest of the United States. Understanding those differences and the records it created is important to finding your ancestors in the northeast corner of the U.S.
Understanding the English Probate System
You might be surprised to know that there is a good chance your ancestors left an estate to be probated. Finding these records in England can be challenging, especially before 1858. Learn how to navigate the system to find your family, no matter what time period they lived in.
Writing Your Research For Publication
Learn the techniques for writing up your research and getting it published. Whether it be for a genealogical society newsletter, a popular magazine like Family Tree Magazine, or a genealogical journal.