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)

19 March 2026 at 7 pm
Finding Female Ancestors
Massachusetts Society of Genealogists (virtual)

30 March 2026 at 7 pm
Introduction to Irish Genealogy Research
Edison Public Library (in-person)

13 May 2026 at 2 pm
Obituary Writing Workshop
Monroe Township Library (in-person)

31 May 2026 at 11 am (rain date June 14th)
“In Their Words” Cemetery Tour
First Presbyterian Church of Metuchen (in-person)

18 July 2026 at 1 pm PT (4pm ET)
Finding Female Ancestors
Sonoma County Genealogical Society (virtual)

23 July 2026 at 7 pm MT (10pm ET)
Military Records in Genealogical Research
Family History Society of Arizona (virtual)

6-9 August 2026 at Pennsylvania Genealogy Event (PaGE)
Pennsylvania Historical Newspapers: Get the Scoop on Your Ancestors
Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania (virtual)

5 September 2026 at 11am CT (12pm ET)
Cluster and Collateral Research (FAN Principle) for Genealogical Problem Solving
Dallas Genealogy Society (virtual)

16 September 2026 at 8pm
Genealogical Timelines for Organization, Analysis & Problem Solving
Genealogical Society of New Jersey (virtual)

16-18 September 2026 at We Are Cousins Genealogy Conference
Cluster and Collateral Research (FAN Principle) for Genealogical Problem Solving
We Are Cousins (virtual)

1 December 2026 at 6pm MT (8pm ET)
Smarter Not Harder: Creating Systems for Your Genealogy Business
Utah Genealogical Association ProTalk (virtual)

Past Lectures

Monroe Township Public Library (NJ) – “Military Records Overview” – November 2025
Summit Free Public Library (NJ) – “Maximize Your Census Research” – October 2025
Association of Professional Genealogists, Professional Management Conference – “HoneyBook for Genealogists” – September 2025
Mercer County Library System (NJ) – “Introduction to Genealogy: Discovering Your Family History” – August 2025
Palatines to America, Pennsylvania Chapter – “Using Historical Newspapers in Genealogical Research” – August 2025
Library of the Chathams (NJ) – “Introduction to Genealogy: Discovering Your Family History” – August 2025
Hillside Public Library (NJ) – “Introduction to Genealogy: Discovering Your Family History” – May 2025
Friends of the Clifton Public Library (NJ) – “Introduction to Genealogy: Discovering Your Family History” – April 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