Recordings
Legacy Family Tree Webinars – Organizing AI Research: Saving and Searching Your Best Genealogy Chats,
Legacy Family Tree Webinars – Essential Keyboard Shortcuts and other PC Tech Tools for Genealogy
Family Tree Magazine – Solving a Mystery Match – offered on rotation
Upcoming Speaking Engagements
East Coast Genetic Genealogy Conference – August 21-23, 2026 – Boston, MA – I am excited to share that for the second year I will be a speaker at the ECGGS Conference. https://ecggc.org/ This year I will be presenting two sessions: Your DNA Toolkit: Expanding Your Research with Third-Party Tools and Step Up to the Plate: Winning Strategies for Connecting with Your DNA Matches
All About Prompting – 20 June 2026 – Augusta Genealogical Society – Whether you’re new to AI or already experimenting, this class will demystify prompting for family history. We’ll cover the basics of prompting, show why wording matters, and walk through practical examples you can use immediately in your research. You’ll leave with clear strategies for writing better prompts, from quick questions to more structured requests.
My Cousin Vinny: Three case studies in the use of DNA matches to identify ancestors– 28 October 2026 – The Villages Genealogical Society – This presentation walks through real-world examples showing how DNA matches can reveal the identities of previously unknown ancestors. From a basic case to an advanced case this lecture offers something for everyone.
Monthly DNA Topic presented at the DNA Special Interest Group for the Manatee Genealogical Society. Sessions are open to the public and held on the third Tuesday of each month at 5:30 pm ET. For more information, see the society website at www.mgsfl.org. For a link to the session please send an email request to info@mgsfl.org.
Monthly Technology Topic presented at the Technology for Genealogy Special Interest Group for the Manatee Genealogical Society. Sessions are open to the public and held on the second Monday of each month at 2:00 pm ET. For a link to the session please send an email request to info@mgsfl.org.
Past Presentations
Think You Know the Census? Think Again! – 20 Apr 2026 – On Top Of the World Genealogical Society (FL) – 10 AM ET
Coming to America – Tuesday, April 7, 10:00 AM ET – Manatee Genealogical Society – This lecture traces the major waves of immigration to America, focusing on who came, when they arrived, and the key reasons behind each movement. Attendees will gain insight into the push and pull factors that drove groups from all over the world to the US—from early colonial settlers and enslaved Africans to the diverse arrivals of the modern era. Attendees seeking to understand or celebrate the evolving American story will find this program rich with context for both family history research and broader historical context. This session is available online to members. Membership is only $20 per year! www.mgsfl.org
Organizing AI Research: Saving and Searching Your Best Genealogy Chats, Legacy Family Tree Webinars: 31 March 2026 – https://familytreewebinars.com/webinar/organizing-ai-research-saving-and-searching-your-best-genealogy-chats
Shakey Leaves and Hints – Accepting, Rejecting and Ignoring – 28 Feb 2026 – Iowa City Genealogical Society
Update on AI for Genealogy – Sunday February 14, 2026 1:00 PM ET – Jewis Genealogical Society of Sarasota. AI moves fast. This presentation gives an update on the latest ways to utilize AI for genealogy.
Introduction to AI for Genealogy – Saturday January 31, 9:00 AM PT – Whittier Area Genealogicial Society (CA), Annual Seminar
Introduction to AI for Genealogy – Tuesday, January 27, 6:30 PM ET – Harford County Library (MD), Virtual
Figuring out a Mystery Match – How Am I Related to This Person?, Tuesday, January 20th, 12:00 PM ET, South Bay Genealogical Society, (Sun City Center, FL)
What to Do With Your Stuff – Planning a Future for Your Genealogy and Heirlooms, Sunday, January 18, 2026, 2 PM PT, Questing Heirs Genealogical Society, Long Beach, CA.
Using Podcasts to Expand Your Genealogical Knowledge, Thursday, January 8, 2026, 7 PM CT, Town and Country Public Library, Elburn, IL,
AI for Genealogy, Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, Lee County Genealogical Society, (FL).
My Cousin Vinny – Case Studies in DNA Match Identification – Tuesday, Nov 4, 2025 – Manatee Genealogical Society.
Just Got Your DNA Results? 13 Things You Can Do Next, Saturday, Sept 13, 2025 – East Coast Genetic Genealogy Conference, https://ecggc.org/
AI for Genealogy – July 27, 2025 – Rock Bound Roots Conference, St. John’s, Newfoundland, Family History Society of Newfoundland and Labrador.
What to Do With Your Stuff – Finding a Future for Your Genealogy and Heirlooms – July 26, 2025 – Canadian-American Genealogical Society
Jude Family Research Services 