Upcoming Lectures

Click here for a sampling of lecture topics. I am always developing new presentations and would be happy to discuss creating a program that fits the needs and interests of your group. If your genealogical society, library or organization is interested in a lecture, please contact me to discuss topics, fees and availability.

2026 Lectures

6 January 2026 at 7:30 pm
Using Historical Newspapers in Genealogical Research
Genealogical Society of Greater Miami (virtual)

17 January 2026 
Genealogical Timelines for Organization, Analysis & Problem Solving and                                            Using Historical Newspapers in Genealogical Research
Rhode Island Genealogical Society (virtual)

14 March 2026 at 10 am
Genealogical Timelines for Organization, Analysis & Problem Solving
Passaic County Genealogy Club (in-person)

1 December 2026 at 6pm MT
Smarter Not Harder: Creating Systems for Your Genealogy Business
Utah Genealogical Association ProTalk (virtual)

Past Lectures

  • Friends of the Clifton Public Library (NJ) – “Introduction to Genealogy: Discovering Your Family History” – April 2025
  • Hillside Public Library (NJ) – “Introduction to Genealogy: Discovering Your Family History” – May 2025
  • Library of the Chathams (NJ) – “Introduction to Genealogy: Discovering Your Family History” – August 2025
  • Palatines to America, Pennsylvania Chapter – “Using Historical Newspapers in Genealogical Research” – August 2025
  • Mercer County Library System (NJ) – “Introduction to Genealogy: Discovering Your Family History” – August 2025
  • Association of Professional Genealogists, Professional Management Conference – “HoneyBook for Genealogists” – September 2025
  • Summit Free Public Library (NJ) – “Maximize Your Census Research” – October 2025
  • Monroe Township Public Library (NJ) – “Military Records Overview” – November 2025
  • Morris Area Genealogy Society (NJ) – “Cluster and Collateral Research (FAN Principle) for Genealogical Problem Solving” – October 2024
  • Tour of the First Presbyterian Church Cemetery (Metuchen, NJ) – September 2024
  • Western Pennsylvania Genealogical Society 50th Anniversary Conference – “Finding Female Ancestors” and “Using Historical Newspapers in Genealogical Research” – June 2024
  • Passaic County Genealogy Club (NJ) – “Military Records for Genealogical Research” – April 2024
  • Niagara County Genealogical Society (NY) – “Genealogical Timelines for Organization, Analysis & Problem Solving” – April 2024
  • Main Line Genealogy Club – “Finding Female Ancestors” – March 2024
  • NJ Chapter, Association of Professional Genealogists – “Smarter Not Harder: Creating Systems for Your Genealogy Business” – December 2023
  • New Providence Memorial Library (NJ) – “FamilySearch.org: Getting the Most of a Free Genealogy Resource” – November 2023
  • Genealogical Society of Bergen County (NJ) – “Military Records for Genealogical Research” – September 2023
  • Allen County Public Library (IN)– “Cluster and Collateral Research (FAN Principle) for Genealogical Problem Solving” – August 2023
  • Summit Free Public Library (NJ) – “FamilySearch.org: Getting the Most of a Free Genealogy Resource” – May 2023
  • Matochshoning-Rebecca Cornell Chapter, DAR (NJ) – “Finding Female Ancestors” – March 2023
  • Monmouth County Genealogical Society (NJ) – “Using Historical Newspapers in Genealogical Research” – February 2023
  • Summit Free Public Library (NJ) – “Finding Female Ancestors” – January 2023
  • Woodbridge Public Library (NJ) – “Using Historical Newspapers in Genealogical Research” – November 2022
  • Burlington County Library (NJ) – “Finding Female Ancestors” – October 2022
  • Summit Free Public Library (NJ) – “Introduction to Genealogy: Discovering Your Family History” – October 2022
  • Western Pennsylvania Genealogical Society – “Genealogical Timelines for Organization, Analysis & Problem Solving” – June 2022
  • Monroe Township Public Library (NJ) – “1950 Census Release Party” – April 2022
  • Woodbridge Public Library (NJ) – “FamilySearch.org: Getting the Most of a Free Genealogy Resource” – January 2022
  • Woodbridge Public Library (NJ) – “Finding Female Ancestors” – October 2021
  • Princeton Public Library (NJ) – “Using Historical Newspapers in Genealogical Research” – October 2021
  • Winnebago & Boone Counties Genealogical Society (IL)– “Using Historical Newspapers in Genealogical Research” – September 2021
  • Genealogical Society of New Jersey Spring Program – “Genealogical Timelines for Organization, Analysis & Problem Solving” – May 2021
  • Stockton Center on Successful Aging (NJ) – “Introduction to Genealogy – Finding Family Stories” – April 2021
  • Westwood Public Library (NJ) – “Genealogy Research Organization and Q&A” – April 2021
  • Sussex County Library System (NJ) – “Finding Female Ancestors” – April 2021
  • Genealogical Society of New Jersey – “Using Historical Newspapers in Genealogical Research” – March 2021
  • Monroe Township Public Library (NJ) – “FamilySearch.org: Getting the Most of a Free Genealogy Resource – March 2021
  • Monmouth County Genealogical Society (NJ) – “Genealogical Timelines for Organization, Analysis & Problem Solving” – February 2021
  • Westwood Public Library (NJ) – “Military Records for Genealogical Research” – January 2021