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Diana Elder — Demystifying Probate Records: Taking Your Research to the Next Level
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Presentation Description
Demystifying Probate Records: Taking Your Research to the Next Level
Are you a bit intimidated by probate research? Have you located a will but neglected to find the “rest of the story?” With probate records being digitized by Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org, chances are you have some exciting discoveries to be made. Learn how to locate probate records and use a proven methodology for your research.
About the Presenter
Diana Elder is a professional genealogist accredited in the Gulf South region of the United States, specializing in southern U.S. research and DNA-based genealogy.
Diana Elder AGⓇ, AGLTM is an accredited genealogist through the International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists (ICAPGen) and serves as a Commissioner for the organization. She has over twenty years of research experience, focusing on the Gulf South region, which includes Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. Her expertise extends to DNA research, helping genealogists confirm ancestors and break through research “brick walls”.
Association of Professional Genealogists
Publications and Educational Resources
Diana authored Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist’s Guide and co-authored Research Like a Pro with DNA: A Genealogist’s Guide to Finding and Confirming Ancestors with DNA Evidence. She created the “Research Like a Pro” study group and eCourse, which teach genealogical research techniques through videos and learning modules. She also shares research tips on FamilyLocket.com, a genealogy website she runs with her daughter, Nicole Dyer, and hosts the Research Like a Pro Genealogy Podcast.
Diana Elder is a professional genealogist accredited in the Gulf South region of the United States, specializing in southern U.S. research and DNA-based genealogy.
Diana Elder AGⓇ, AGLTM is an accredited genealogist through the International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists (ICAPGen) and serves as a Commissioner for the organization. She has over twenty years of research experience, focusing on the Gulf South region, which includes Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. Her expertise extends to DNA research, helping genealogists confirm ancestors and break through research “brick walls”.
Association of Professional Genealogists
Publications and Educational Resources
Diana authored Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist’s Guide and co-authored Research Like a Pro with DNA: A Genealogist’s Guide to Finding and Confirming Ancestors with DNA Evidence. She created the “Research Like a Pro” study group and eCourse, which teach genealogical research techniques through videos and learning modules. She also shares research tips on FamilyLocket.com, a genealogy website she runs with her daughter, Nicole Dyer, and hosts the Research Like a Pro Genealogy Podcast.
Meeting Schedule (Central Time)
09:00-09:45 AM - Members Helping Members Pre-meeting
09:45-09:50 AM - Break
09:50-10:00 AM - Society Announcement
10:00-11:15 AM - Presentation and Q&A