We’re updated and revised this presentation from years ago. Are your family history searches hitting frustrating dead ends? In Is Your Process the Problem?, professional genealogist Michael John Neill breaks down the unseen research traps—from unexamined assumptions and target “grazing” to missed source details—that keep researchers stuck. Discover how to transition from passive data gathering to active analysis—this presentation is practical, easy-to-follow, and down to earth. Whether you need to streamline your source citations or break through long-standing genealogical brick walls, this practical session will help you refine your methodology, eliminate costly research habits, and get clear results. We will look at common research pitfalls, ways to avoid those pitfalls, and a research process to provide structure to your family history searches. Genealogical breakthroughs require shifting from passive […]
From a while back: Many marriage records give no hint that one of the parties had been married before. This 1852 marriage certification gives nary a clue that the bride was a widow, over forty, and the mother of several children. Assume nothing. Lack of a “Mrs.” or “Miss” before the bride’s name usually means nothing.
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