Upcoming Presentations
January 31, 2026 - Miami-Dade Public Library (Virtual)
Applying Investigative Skills from the Financial Crime World to Genealogy
March 1, 2026 - John Heinz History Center (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)
Blue Collar Ancestry: Tracing Your Coal Miner Ancestor
March 2026 - RootsTech (Salt Lake City, Utah)
Planning and Organizing Research Findings for Tough Problems
May 28, 2026 and May 29, 2026 - National Genealogical Society Family History Conference (Fort Wayne, Indiana)
Understanding and Acknowledging the Lives of Ancestors in State Hospitals and Asylums
Acknowledging and Healing Intergenerational Trauma through Genealogy
August 20, 2026 - Utah Genealogical Association (Virtual)
Crossing the Pond to England and Wales
Prior Presentations
November 15, 2025 - Fairfax Genealogical Society (Fairfax, Virginia)
Immigration Ancestor Round Up
November 6, 2025 - Mary S. Biesecker Public Library (Somerset, Pennsylvania)
Lessons Learned: A Cautionary Tale of Common Genealogical Mistakes
October 28, 2025 - Glendora Genealogical Group (Virtual)
Court Records Research without the Law Degree
October 21, 2025 - Conejo Valley Genealogical Society (Virtual)
Court Records Research without the Law Degree
September 30, 2025 - Penn Area Library (Harrison City, Pennsylvania)
Beyond the Basics: Effectively Using Ancestry.com
September 20, 2025 - New Hampshire Society of Genealogists (Virtual)
United States Immigration Records: A Primer
September 15, 2025 - Mount Lebanon Genealogical Society (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)
Court Records Research without the Law Degree
August 12, 2025 - John Heinz History Center (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)
Blue Collar Ancestry: Tracing Your Steelworker Ancestor
July 13, 2025 to July 18, 2025 - Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)
Lectures in Mining and Extraction: Building Skills with the Coal Industry with Cecelia McFadden, MISM, M.Ed.
July 9, 2025 - Anne Arundel Genealogical Society (Virtual)
Beyond the Basics: Effectively Using Ancestry.com
April 24, 2025 - Association of Professional Genealogists (Virtual)
Writing Clear and Concise Client Reports
March 29, 2025 - Polk County History Center & Genealogical Library (Virtual)
Court Records Research without the Law Degree
January 15, 2025 - New Jersey Genealogical Society (Virtual)
Beyond the Computer Screen: Planning for Repository Visits
January 9, 2025 - Mainline Genealogy Club (Virtual)
Beyond the Basics: Effectively Using Ancestry.com
December 7, 2024 - Southern California Genealogical Society (Virtual)
Unlocking the Keystone State
December 4, 2024 - Western Massachusetts Genealogical Society, Inc. (Virtual)
Court Records Research without the Law Degree
June 21, 2024 to June 22, 2024 - WPGS 50th Anniversary Celebration (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)
A Guide to Western Pennsylvania Court Records Research
Pittsburgh Genealogy 101: A Guide to Researching in the Steel City
May 13, 2024 - Central Georgia Genealogical Society (Virtual)
Court Records Research without the Law Degree
April 27, 2024 - Midwest Genealogy Center (Virtual)
Applying Investigative Skills from the Financial Crime World to Genealogy
March 11, 2024 - Ashtabula Public Library (Virtual)
Follow the Records and See Where They Go!
March 7, 2024 - Loutit District Library (Virtual)
Court Records Research without the Law Degree
February 29, 2024 to March 2, 2024 - RootsTech (Salt Lake City, Utah)
A Beginner's Guide to Family History Books
February 26, 2024 - Mount Lebanon Genealogical Society (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)
Beyond the Basics: Effectively Using Ancestry.com
February 21, 2024 - Southern California Genealogical Society (Virtual)
Court Records Research without the Law Degree
January 29, 2024 - Encore on the Lake (Canonsburg, Pennsylvania)
So, You Want to Know More About Your Family History?
November 28, 2023 - Glendora Genealogical Group (Virtual)
Beyond the Basics: Effectively Using Ancestry.com
November 2, 2023 - Avon Lake Public Library (Virtual)
Tracking Your Ancestors Using Timelines to Enhance Your Research
October 28, 2023 - Cleveland Public Library (Cleveland, Ohio)
Applying Investigative Skills from the Financial Crime World to Genealogy
October 9, 2023 - Wenatchee Area Genealogical Society (Virtual)
Follow the Records and See Where They Go!
August 19, 2023 - Clark County Nevada Genealogical Society (Virtual)
Applying Investigative Skills from the Financial Crime World to Genealogy
August 15, 2023 - Kentucky Genealogical Society (Virtual)
Unlocking the Keystone State
August 12, 2023 - North East Ohio Computer Assisted Genealogy Group (Virtual)
Stop the Presses! Incorporating Newspaper Records into Your Research
June 10, 2023 - American-Canadian Genealogical Society (Virtual)
Beyond the Basics: Effectively Using Ancestry.com
June 2, 2023, to June 3, 2023 - National Genealogical Society (NGS) Family History Conference (Richmond, Virginia)
A Beginner's Guide to Family History Books
Beyond the Computer Screen: Planning for Repository Visits
May 16, 2023 - Allen County Public Library (Virtual)
Court Records Research without the Law Degree
May 6, 2023 - New England Regional Genealogical Consortium (NERGC) (Springfield, Massachusetts)
Applying Investigative Skills from the Financial Crime World to Forensic Genealogy
April 28, 2023, to April 29, 2023 - Ohio Genealogical Society Annual Conference (Sandusky, Ohio)
Beyond the Basics: Effectively Using Ancestry.com
Tracking Your Ancestors: Utilizing Timeline to Enhance Your Research
Tips and Tricks to Optimize Your Genealogical Search Net
April 10, 2023 - Ashtabula County Genealogy Society (Virtual)
England and Wales Vital Records Research 101
March 23, 2023 - We Are Cousins Conference (Virtual)
Follow the Records and See Where They Go!
March 18, 2023 - Whittier Area Genealogical Society (Virtual)
Follow the Records and See Where They Go!
March 8, 2023 - 3M Genealogy Club (Virtual)
Follow the Records and See Where They Go!
January 24, 2023 - Wake County Genealogical Society (Virtual)
Applying Investigative Skills from the Financial Crime World to Genealogy
November 15, 2022 - Wisconsin State Genealogical Society (Virtual)
It's NOT just about your Ancestors! Preserving your Family History
November 12, 2022 - Virtual Genealogical Association (Virtual)
Tracking Your Ancestors through Time: Utilizing Timelines to Enhance Your Research
October 17, 2022 - Mt. Lebanon Genealogical Society (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)
Pittsburgh Genealogy 101: A Guide to Researching in the Steel City
September 25, 2022 - We Are Cousins Virtual Conference (Virtual)
Lessons Learned: A Cautionary Tale of Common Genealogical Mistakes
July 25, 2022 - Salem Public Library (Salem, Ohio)
Follow the Records and See Where They Go!
June 9, 2022 - Main Line Genealogy Club (Virtual)
England and Wales Vital Records Research 101
May 16, 2022 - North Hills Genealogists (Virtual)
Pittsburgh Genealogy 101: A Guide to Researching in the Steel City
May 13, 2022 - Heartland Family History Conference (Topeka, Kansas)
Applying Investigative Skills from the Financial Crime World to Genealogy
Follow the Records and See Where They Go!
April 30, 2022 - Central New York Genealogical Society (Virtual)
Applying Investigative Skills from the Financial Crime World to Genealogy
April 20, 2022 - The Genealogical Society of New Jersey (Virtual)
Tips and Tricks to Optimize Your Genealogical Search Net
March 3-5, 2022 - RootsTech Connection 2022 (Virtual)
Social Media as Family History and Bringing New Life to Old Film
February 7, 2022 - East Cuyahoga County Genealogical Society (Virtual)
Follow the Records and See Where They Go!
January 25, 2022 - Association of Professional Genealogists Forensic Special Interest Group (Virtual)
Applying Investigative Skills from the Financial Crime World to Genealogy
December 12, 2021 -"KNOWbodies: Knowledge Through Perspective" at the Lauri Ann West Community Center (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)
So You Want to Know About Your Family History?
October 20, 2021 - Centre County Library and Historical Museum (Virtual)
Lessons Learned: A Cautionary Tale of Common Genealogical Mistakes