National Genealogy Society Conference Session Number: S348 Genealogists frequently encounter myths and mistakes during research, often without even realizing it. In the digital age, it is especially easy for incorrect information to proliferate. From conflated records for same-named people to records created intentionally to mislead, responsible genealogists must do their best to identify incorrect information and

Millions of people across the world have taken a commercial DNA test. Many, overwhelmed with their thousands and thousands of matches, don’t know what to do after they get their results.  Learn best practices to get the most out of your DNA results and match list. This event is In-Person at the Peoples Libary in

Land records often provide the names, dates, and locations necessary to answer tough genealogical questions. But finding the records isn’t always a simple task. Learn what types of land records were created in a particular place and time, and where to find them today. Also, learn strategies to use these records to solve tough cases.