My work this week? Final Preparation for the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy Northern Plains Course.

The 29th annual Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG) takes place January 22-26, 2024, virtually. With the increase in various viruses spreading, that virtual part is smart news. I am working on the final touches in my presentations for Course 8: “Researching Along the Northern Plains” that is coordinated by Gary Ball-Kilbourne. The syllabus material […]

My October Presentations Update for Family History Month

It’s Family History Month in the U.S. I have updated my speaking calendar to show the 8 topics I am presenting virtually this month. Other than one, anyone can join virtually from anywhere in the world. Some have a fee and others are free. If you attend any virtual presentations, please consider joining that society […]

The January 2021 Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy online courses registration is August 8th.

Registration is online and opens on Saturday, 8 August 2020, at 10:00am MT. (9 PT, 11 CT, Noon ET). It’s all virtual in January to keep everyone safe. Two other institutes were virtual this summer and were fantastic and fun. SLIG courses will run Monday through Friday from 8:30 to 4:00 pm MT; some will […]

Time to improve genealogy research knowledge and resources? Here’s one excellent way!

January.  In the U.S. this means the middle of winter. Snow some places, shorter daylight time, and no green tree leaves or wildly blooming flowers. What should you be doing then? Why learning more about family history of course. The annual Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG) takes place 21-26 January 2018. The winter in […]