Pictures tell a brilliant story about our ancestors. But what do we do when pictures have problems! No writing on the back? Too many conflicting names and dates? Unfamiliar faces? Come learn the antidote to these dilemmas and finally use those pictures in your research.    Key Learning Objectives:   1. Why would you use pictures in…

Those of us who grew up in Roman Catholic families or were educated in Catholic schools likely have some connection to women religious. They were often influential figures in their communities, not only because of their association with religion and education, but also as employers. Despite this, uncovering more information on their lives can often…

Find out about our and our ancestors’ vulnerability to weather, some notable events in Ontario history with a weather connection, and how to find out about the weather on a special day in your family history in Canada, the UK and USA. Finally, we’ll peek at Ontario’s future weather by looking at trends over the…

  Learn how to harness the power of artificial intelligence to assist in translating, transcribing, and summarizing a variety of genealogy records. A handwritten baptismal record from the 1800s? No problem. A faded newspaper obituary? No problem. We’ll cover the best AI platforms as well as how to craft a solid prompt to get you…