Schedule of Appearances

Marian Pierre-Louis – house historian, genealogist and internet broadcaster – speaks regionally and nationally on the topics of house history research and genealogy. She is a dynamic and experienced speaker who has delivered over 200 talks. Contact Marian to schedule a talk.

2025

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 6:30pm
Franklin Public Library, Franklin, MA
“The Union Street Cemetery: Its gravestone carvers and monuments”
Thursday, January 30, 2025 8:30am
Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG), Advanced Techniques: Material Culture Research Techniques for Genealogy, coordinated by Gena Philibert-Ortega, online session
“House History Research: Non-traditional Sources”
Thursday, January 30, 2025 10:15am
Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG), Advanced Techniques: Material Culture Research Techniques for Genealogy, coordinated by Gena Philibert-Ortega, online session
“House History Research: Architectural History”
Thursday, January 30, 2025 1:00pm
Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG), Advanced Techniques: Material Culture Research Techniques for Genealogy, coordinated by Gena Philibert-Ortega, online session
“House History Research: Researching a Community Project”
Thursday, February 6, 2025, 6:00pm EDT
Charlton Public Library, 40 Main St, Charlton, MA
“10 Steps to Researching the History of Your House in Charlton”
Thursday, March 13, 2025 10:30am
Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG), Researching Women from 1860 to 1950, coordinated by Gena Philibert-Ortega, online session
“Finding Martha Brown Chandler”
Saturday, April 19, 2025, 1:00pm EDT
Connecticut Society of Genealogists, online session
“10 Steps to Researching the History of your Connecticut House”
Thursday, May 29, 2025, 4:00pm EDT
West Falmouth Public Library, 575 West Falmouth Highway, West Falmouth, MA
“10 Steps to Researching the History of Your House in Falmouth”
Saturday, June 7, 2025 11:00am
The Irish Ancestral Research Association (TIARA), meeting held at the Weston, MA Public Library
“Breaking Down Brick Walls with Collateral Research”

2024

Thursday, March 7, 2024, 7:00pm EST / 6:00pm CST, virtual
Tennessee Genealogical Society
“Pilgrims and Patriots: Discovering Your Massachusetts Ancestors”
Sunday, March 10, 2024, 1:00pm EDT
Medway Historical Society, 76 Oak Street (Senior Center), Medway, MA
“Discover the History of your Medway House”
Tuesday, May 28, 2024, 7:00pm EDT (postponed)
Medway Historical Society, at the Medway Public Library, 26 High Street, Medway, MA
“5 Steps for Starting Your Family History”
Thursday, June 6, 2024, 7:00pm EDT
Wayland Public Library, 5 Concord Road, Wayland, MA
Sponsored by the Wayland Historical Society and the Wayland Public Library
“10 Steps to Researching the History of Your House in Wayland”
Tuesday, September 10, 2024, 6:00pm EDT
Vineyard Haven Public Library, 200 Main Street, Vineyard Haven (Martha’s Vineyard), MA
“Discover the History of Your Vineyard House”
Saturday, September 21, 2024, 10:30am EDT
Fiske Public Library, Wrentham, MA
“Discover the History of your Wrentham House”
Thursday, October 3, 2024 7:00pm EDT / 6:00pm CDT, virtual
Tennessee Genealogical Society
“New Hampshire: Researching in the Granite State”
Thursday, October 10, 2024 5:30pm (Session 2)
Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG), An Advanced Study of Death: Cemeteries, Death Records, and Material Culture, coordinated by Gena Philibert-Ortega, online session
“Survey of Early American Carvers, 1620-1800”
Thursday, October 10, 2024 7:15pm (Session 2)
Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG), An Advanced Study of Death: Cemeteries, Death Records, and Material Culture, coordinated by Gena Philibert-Ortega, online session
“Early American Carvers—Case Studies”
Saturday, October 12, 2024 10:30am (Session 1)
Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG), An Advanced Study of Death: Cemeteries, Death Records, and Material Culture, coordinated by Gena Philibert-Ortega, online session
“Survey of Early American Carvers, 1620-1800”
Saturday, October 12, 2024 12:15pm (Session 1)
Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG), An Advanced Study of Death: Cemeteries, Death Records, and Material Culture, coordinated by Gena Philibert-Ortega, online session
“Early American Carvers—Case Studies”
Thursday, October 17, 2024 5:30pm (Session 2)
Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG), An Advanced Study of Death: Cemeteries, Death Records, and Material Culture, coordinated by Gena Philibert-Ortega, online session
“The Rural (aka Garden) Cemetery Movement in the U.S. and Around the World”
Thursday, October 17, 2024 7:15pm (Session 2)
Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG), An Advanced Study of Death: Cemeteries, Death Records, and Material Culture, coordinated by Gena Philibert-Ortega, online session
“Mariners and their Complicated Relationship with Cemeteries”
Saturday, October 19, 2024 10:30am (Session 1)
Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG), An Advanced Study of Death: Cemeteries, Death Records, and Material Culture, coordinated by Gena Philibert-Ortega, online session
“The Rural (aka Garden) Cemetery Movement in the U.S. and Around the World”
Saturday, October 19, 2024 12:15pm (Session 1)
Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG), An Advanced Study of Death: Cemeteries, Death Records, and Material Culture, coordinated by Gena Philibert-Ortega, online session
“Mariners and their Complicated Relationship with Cemeteries”
Tuesday, October 22, 2024, 6:00pm EDT
Fiske Public Library, Wrentham, MA
“Pilgrims and Patriots: Discovering Your Massachusetts Ancestors”
Thursday, October 24, 2024 6:30pm
Franklin Public Library, Genealogy Club, Franklin, MA
“Use AI to Assist Your Genealogy Research”
Wednesday, October 30, 2024, 7:00pm EDT
Thomas Crane Public Library, Quincy, MA
“New Clues from Old Headstones: Using gravestones to find unexpected sources”

2023

Thursday, January 26, 2023 10:30am
Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG), Advanced Techniques: Material Culture Research Techniques for Genealogy, coordinated by Gena Philibert-Ortega, online session
“House History Research: Non-traditional Sources”
Thursday, January 26, 2023 12:15pm
Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG), Advanced Techniques: Material Culture Research Techniques for Genealogy, coordinated by Gena Philibert-Ortega, online session
“House History Research: Architectural History”
Monday, February 13, 2023 
New York Genealogical & Biographical Society (NYG&B), online webinar
“New Clues from Old Headstones”
Thursday, June 29, 2023 6:30pm
Franklin Public Library, Genealogy Club, Franklin, MA
“Is that one person or two? How to identify and separate people of the same name”
Thursday, October 26, 2023 6:30pm
Franklin Public Library, Genealogy Club, Franklin, MA
“How to share your home movies and genealogy videos”
Wednesday, November 1, 2023 7:00pm
Reading Public Library, Reading, MA
“Organization: Taming Your Genealogy Research”

2022

Tuesday, January 18, 2022
Cape Cod Genealogical Society, online webinar
“Researching the History of Your House on Cape Cod (and Beyond)”
Thursday, January 27, 2022 6:30pm
Franklin Genealogy Club, hybrid – in-person with online component
“What to expect from the 1950 Census”
Tuesday, February 15, 2022
Little Compton Historical Society, online webinar
“Genealogy from Home: Making the Most of Online Sources”
Thursday, February 24, 2022 7:00pm
Cumberland (RI) Public Library, online webinar
“DNA Testing as a Way to Extend your Family History”
Thursday, May 26, 2022 6:30pm
Franklin Genealogy Club, hybrid – in-person with online component
“10 Steps to Researching the History of Your House”
Tuesday, June 14, 2022 7:00pm
Kentucky Genealogical Society, online webinar
“5 Steps to Becoming a Good Ancestor”
Thursday, June 30, 2022 6:30pm
Franklin Genealogy Club, hybrid – in-person with online component
“Using the WikiTree Website”
Tuesday, July 26, 2022 7:00pm
Little Compton Historical Society, hybrid – in-person with online component
“10 Steps to Researching the History of Your House in Little Compton”

2021

Tuesday, March 3, 2021 6:00pm
Western Massachusetts Genealogical Society (WMGS), online webinar
“Understanding Massachusetts Vital Records”
Tuesday, August 4, 2021 6:00pm
Western Massachusetts Genealogical Society (WMGS), online webinar
“Warning Out Records and Settlement Law in Early New England”
Saturday, October 16, 2021 
Connecticut Society of Genealogists, annual conference, online webinars
“Warning Out Records and Settlement Law in Early New England”
“Pointing Fingers at Ancestors’ Siblings – Breaking Down Brick Walls with Collateral Research”
Wednesday, December 8, 2021 12:00pm
The Association of Professional Genealogists, New England Chapter, Lunch Bunch
“Panel Discussion – Using Social Media to Promote Your Genealogy Business” Co-panelist with Barbara Mathews and Jenny Hawran.

2020

Thursday, February 20, 2020 6:30pm
Franklin Public Library, Genealogy Club, Franklin, MA
“Research Plan Workshop”
Saturday, May 16, 2020 1:00pm
The Essex (MA) Society of Genealogists, online webinar
“5 Steps to Becoming a Good Ancestor”
Wednesday, June 11, 2020 7:00pm
The Association of Professional Genealogists, New England Chapter, Lunch Bunch
“Learn to Craft an Effective Elevator Speech”
Monday, September 14, 2020 7:00pm
Central Georgia Genealogical Society, online webinar
“Verifying Information You Find Online”

2019

Friday, January 10, 2019, 6:30pm
Barrington Public Library, Barrington, Rhode Island
“Genes and Genealogy: DNA Testing as a Way to Extend your Family History”
Thursday, January 24, 2019, 6:30pm
Portsmouth Public Library, Portsmouth, NH
“Researching the History of Your House”
Wednesday, February 1, 2019
Legacy Family Tree Webinars
“Understanding Massachusetts Vital Records”
Friday, May 15, 2019, 6:30pm
Rogers Free Library, Bristol, Rhode Island
“Genes and Genealogy: DNA Testing as a Way to Extend your Family History”
Friday, June 28, 2019, 2:00pm
Legacy Family Tree Webinars, online webinar
“5 Steps to Becoming a Good Ancestor”
Thursday, September 26, 2019 6:30pm
Franklin Public Library, Genealogy Club, Franklin, MA
“Verifying Information You Find Online”

2018

Thursday, January 25, 2018 6:30pm
Franklin Public Library, Genealogy Club, Franklin, MA
“Harness the power of the web for genealogy”
Friday, February 9, 2018 7:30pm
The Irish Ancestral Research Association (TIARA), Brandeis University, Waltham, MA
“New Clues from Old Headstones: Using gravestones to find unexpected sources”
Saturday, February 17, 2018 12:00pm
Essex Society of Genealogists, Lynnfield, MA
“Breaking Down Brick Walls with Collateral Research”
Wednesday, April 25, 2018 2pm EST
Legacy Family Tree Webinars
“Verifying Information You Find Online”
Saturday, May 12, 2018
South Shore Genealogical Society
“Plan Your Way to Research Success”
Thursday, May 31, 2018 6:30pm
Franklin Library Genealogy Club
“How to be a Good Ancestor:  Documenting your life for your descendants”
Sunday, November 4, 2018
Rhode Island Society of Mayflower Descendants
“Genes and Genealogy: DNA Testing as a Way to Extend your Family History“
December 21, 2018 2pm EST
Legacy Family Tree Webinars
“New Clues from Old Headstones”

2017

Thursday, January 26, 2017 6:30pm
Franklin Public Library, Genealogy Club, Franklin, MA
“10 Brick Wall Tips for Genealogists”
Friday, April 28, 2017 10:00am
The New England Regional Genealogical Conference, Springfield, Massachusetts
“Breaking Down Brick Walls with Collateral Research”
Saturday, May 6, 2017 10:00am
Brentwood Public Library, Genealogy Group, Brentwood, NY – online webinar
“The Genealogy of Your House”
Saturday, May 20, 2017
New Hampshire Society of Genealogists, Spring Meeting, 9:30am
“Researching the History of Your House,” “Ten Brick Wall Tips for Genealogists,” and “Time for a Second Look: A Fresh Perspective on New England Town Records”
Tuesday, May 23, 2017 7:00pm
Methuen Historical Society, Methuen, MA
“The Genealogy of Your House”
Monday, July 10, 2017
Little Compton Historic Society, Little Compton, Rhode Island
“Genes and Genealogy: DNA Testing as a Way to Extend your Family History”
Friday, September 29, 2017 1:15-2:15pm
The Association of Professional Genealogists, Professional Management Conference, Arlington, VA
“Become a Broadcaster: How to Create a Podcast”
Saturday, September 30, 2017 8:00-9:00pm
The Association of Professional Genealogists, Professional Management Conference, Arlington, VA
“Discussion Group Leader: How to Find New Genealogy Clients “
Sunday, October 1, 2017 2:30-4:45pm
The Association of Professional Genealogists, Professional Management Conference, Arlington, VA
“Leveraging Content Marketing” with Sharon Atkins
Monday, October 21, 2017 11:00 PST / 2:00pm EST
Clark County Nevada Genealogical Society , Henderson, Nevada – – online webinar
“Pointing Fingers at Ancestors’ Siblings – Breaking Down Brick Walls with Collateral Research”
Sunday, November 19, 2017 1:00pm
Portsmouth Free Public Library, Portsmouth, Rhode Island
“Genes and Genealogy: DNA Testing as a Way to Extend your Family History”
Wednesday, November 28, 2017 7:00pm
Central Massachusetts Genealogical Society (CMGS), Gardner, Massachusetts
“Pointing Fingers at Ancestors’ Siblings – Breaking Down Brick Walls with Collateral Research”
December 29, 2017
Legacy Family Tree Webinars
“Become a Broadcaster: How to Create a Podcast” Available to members and on-demand
December 29, 2017
Legacy Family Tree Webinars
“Podcasts for Education and Entertainment” Available to members and on-demand

2016

Wednesday, January 13, 2016 6:30pm
Raynham Public Library, Raynham, MA
“10 Brick Wall Tips for Beginners”
Thursday, March 10, 2016
Forensic Genealogy Institute, San Antonio, TX
Marketing Workshops: Taking Charge, Blogging, and Connecting with Influencers
Saturday, March 19, 2016
Association of Professional Genealogists, New England Chapter
Workshop: Setting Business and Marketing Goals
Saturday April 2, 2016 12:00pm
The Association of Professional Genealogists (APG) – Online Webinar
“Marketing to Attract Your Ideal Clients”
Saturday April 16, 2016 12:00pm
The Massachusetts Genealogical Council, 2016 Annual Seminar
“Looking After the Poor: Finding Your Ancestors in New England Poverty Records”
Tuesday, June 21, 2016 10:00am
Cape Cod Genealogical Society
“Pointing Fingers at Ancestors’ Siblings – Breaking Down Brick Walls with Collateral Research”
Tuesday, July 19, 2016 6:30am
Bridgewater Public Library
“Genealogy 101: How to Climb Your Family Tree Without Falling Off”
Thursday, September 22, 2016 3:45pm
The Association of Professional Genealogists (APG), Professional Management Conference
“Connecting with Influencers and Mentors”
Friday, September 23, 2016 1:15pm
The Association of Professional Genealogists (APG), Professional Management Conference
“Creating a Social Media Marketing Strategy”
Saturday, September 24, 2016 11:00am
The Association of Professional Genealogists (APG), Professional Management Conference
“Three Approaches for Facebook Page Success”

2015

Wednesday, January 16, 2015 2pm EST
Legacy Family Tree Webinars
“Expanding Your Research from a Single Fact”
Wednesday, February 28, 2015 10am EST
Association of Professional Genealogists, Philadelphia Chapter – webinar
“Where Should You Focus Your Marketing and PR Efforts?”
Wednesday, March 11, 2015 7pm
Medford Historical Society, Medford, MA
“Discovering Immigrant Voices Through House History Research”
Wednesday, April 18, 20154:45pm EST
New England Regional Genealogical Conference (NERGC)
“Ten Brick Wall Tips for Genealogists”
Thursday, May 28, 2015 7:00pm EST
Association of Professional Genealogists, Kentucky Chapter, webinar
“Where Should You Focus Your Marketing and PR Efforts?”
Monday, October 12, 2015 7:30pm EST
Association of Professional Genealogists, NC Chapter, webinar
“Where Should You Focus Your Marketing and PR Efforts?”
Tuesday, October 13, 2015 12:00pm EST
The Genealogy Professional, webinar
“Starting from Scratch: Twitter for Small Business” available for viewing on YouTube
Saturday, October 17, 2015 12:00pm EST
Massachusetts Society of Genealogists, MSOG Bristol Chapter, Somerset, MA
“Ten Brick Wall Tips for Beginners”
Tuesday, October 20, 2015 12:00pm EST
The Genealogy Professional, webinar
“Starting from Scratch: Facebook Pages for Small Business”
Tuesday, October 23, 2015 12:00pm EST
The Genealogy Professional, webinar
“Webinar Practicum“
Tuesday, October 27, 2015 12:00pm EST
The Genealogy Professional, webinar
“Starting from Scratch: Google+ for Small Business”
Wednesday, November 4, 2015 7:00pm EST
Watertown Public Library, Watertown, MA
“Researching the History of Your House”
Wednesday, December 16, 2015 2pm EST
Legacy Family Tree Webinars
“Breaking Down Brick Walls with Collateral Research”

2014

Saturday, February 8, 2014 all day event
Green Valley Genealogical Society, Green Valley, AZ
4 talks:
“Researching in Colonial New England,”
“Pirates and Prisoners: The Registry is more than just deeds!,”
“Cemetery Research for Your New England Ancestors,” and
“Don’t Call Your Relatives, Let Them Call You!”
Saturday, March 8, 2014 1:00pm
New England Chapter, Association of Professional Genealogists, at the Boston Public Library, Boston, MA
Where Genealogists Go Wrong on the Internet
Wednesday, March 26, 2014 6:30pm
Boston Public Library, Boston, MA
Oral History: An Important Tool for Immigrant Families
Saturday, March 29, 2014 9:50am
New England Family History Conference, Franklin, MA
Ten Brick Wall Tips for Beginners
Thursday, April 3, 2014 6:30pm
Ontario Genealogical Society, Ontario, Canada
Webinar – “New Clues from Old Headstones: Using gravestones to find unexpected sources”
Wednesday, April 9, 2014 1:00pm
Dover Council on Aging, Dover, MA held at the Dover Public Library
Ten Brick Wall Tips for Genealogists
Thursday, May 8, 2014, 7:00pm
Paul Pratt Memorial Library, Cohasset, MA
“Researching the History of Your House”
Saturday, May 17, 2014
Connecticut Society of Genealogists, Glastonbury, CT
“Don’t Call Your Relatives, Let Them Call You”
Friday, August 8, 2014
Little Compton Historical Society, Little Compton, RI
“House History Workshop”
Wednesday, August 27, 2014 4:30pm
Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) Conference, San Antonio, TX
“Ten Tips for Marketing Your Society”
Thursday, August 28, 2014 10:45am
Federation of Genealogical Societies(FGS) Conference, San Antonio, TX
“Don’t Call Your Relatives, Let Them Call You!”
Thursday, August 28, 2014 3:00pm
Federation of Genealogical Societies(FGS) Conference, San Antonio, TX
“Why Genealogists Should Care about Carvers”
Friday,November 14, 2014
Little Compton Historical Society, Little Compton, RI
“House History Workshop”

2013

Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013 2:00pm EST / 11:00 AM PST
Legacy Family Tree Webinar
“In the Trenches: Successful On-site Research”
Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, 9:00pm EST
Interview with Jane Wilcox on The Forget Me Not Hour on Blogtalk Radio
Monday, March 4, 2013 7:00pm
Thomas Crane Public Library, Quincy, MA
“Researching the History of Your House”
Tuesday, March 19, 2013 7:00pm CST / 8:00pm EST
Webinar – Wisconsin State Genealogical Society
“Plan Your Way to Research Success”
Friday, March 22, 2013 9:00pm EDT / 8:00pm MDT
Interview on What’s Up Genealogy with Caroline Pointer
Google+ Hang Out on Air available afterward on YouTube
Thursday, April 18, 2013 12:15pm
The New England Regional Genealogical Conference (NERGC) in Manchester, NH
“Organizing and Dating Your Old Photographs”
Thursday, April 18, 2013 1:45pm
The New England Regional Genealogical Conference (NERGC) in Manchester, NH
“Finding African Americans in Land Records”
Friday, April 19, 2013 10:00am
The New England Regional Genealogical Conference (NERGC) in Manchester, NH
“Why Genealogists Should Care About Carvers”
Saturday, April 20, 2013 3:15pm
The New England Regional Genealogical Conference (NERGC) in Manchester, NH
“Focus on Guardianship Records”
Thursday, May 9, 2013 7:00pm
The Flint Memorial Library, North Reading, MA
“Researching the History of Your House”
Saturday, May 18, 2013, 1:00pm
Essex Society of Genealogists, Lynnfield, MA
“Deeds & Probate: A Powerful Combination”
Saturday, May 25, 2013
The Denison Society at the Mystic Hilton in Mystic, CT
“Pirates and Prisoners: The Registry is more than just Deeds”
Wednesday, June 5, 2013 2:00PM
EST / 11:00 AM PST Legacy Family Tree Webinar
“The Genealogy of Your House”
Wednesday, June 19, 2013 11:00am
The Cape Cod Genealogical Society, Annual Meeting
“10 Brick Wall Tips for Genealogists”
Wednesday, August 7, 2013 2:00PM EST / 11:00 AM PST
Legacy Family Tree Webinar
“Captured For All Time: Recording Family Voices to Preserve and Pass Down”
Recorded webinar.
Sunday, September 15, 2013 2:00pm
The Dorchester Historical Society, Dorchester, MA
“Researching the History of Your House”
Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2013 2:00PM
EST / 11:00 AM PST
Legacy Family Tree Webinar
“Don’t Be an Audio Hog: Free and Easy Ways to Share Your Audio Files”
Recorded webinar.
Saturday, October 19, 2013
Worcester Public Library, Worcester, MA
“Researching the History of Your House”
Saturday, October 26, 2013
Massachusetts Society of Genealogists (MSOG) – Merrimack Valley Chapter at
the Nevins Library inMethuen, MABlogger Forum
Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013 2:00PM EST / 11:00 AM PST
Legacy Family Tree Webinar
“Researching with Marian! Creating a Research Plan with YOUR Research”
Recorded webinar.
Saturday, November 16, 2013 11:00am
The Dedham Public Library, Dedham, MA
“10 Brick Wall Tips for Beginners”

2012

Friday, January 13, 2012 7:30pm
The Irish Ancestral Research Association (TIARA) at Boston
College
“Discovering Immigrant Voices through House History Research”
Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012 2:00PM EST / 11:00 AM PST
Legacy Family Tree Webinar
“Pilgrims and Patriots: Discovering Your Massachusetts Ancestors”
Recorded webinar.
Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012 3:45PM EST / 1:45 AM MST
RootsTech / Legacy Family Tree Webinar
>> Genealogy Idol Competition <<
Recorded webinar.
Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012 2:00PM EST / 11:00 AM PST
Legacy Family Tree Webinar
“10 Brick Wall Tips for Beginners”
Recorded webinar.
Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012 6:30pm
The Boston Public Library in Boston, MA
“Discovering Immigrant Voices through House History Research”
Saturday, March 3, 2012 11:15am
The Pollard Memorial Library in Lowell, MA
“Researching the History of Your House”
March 9-11, 2012
Family Tree University Virtual Conference
“Using Guardianship Records in Genealogical Research”
Registration required ($)
March 10, 2012 12:00pm EST
Family Tree University Virtual Conference
Live Chat “All About House Histories”
Registration required ($)
Saturday, March 24, 2012
New England Family History Center Annual Conference in Franklin,
MA.
“Brick Walls: Cracking the Case of Nathan Brown’s Parents” and “Ten Brick Wall Tips for Beginners”
Saturday, March 31, 2012, 10am
Windsor Historical Society, Windsor, CT
“Researching the History of Your House”
Thursday, April 5, 2012, 8:00pm EST
Family Tree University Webinar
“Using Probate Records in Genealogical Research”Registration required ($)
Saturday, April 21, 2012 1:00pm
Greater Lowell Genealogy Club at the Chelmsford Public Library in Chelmsford, MA
“Looking after the Poor: Finding Your Ancestors in New England Poverty Records”
Friday, April 29, 2012 – EVENT CANCELLED
The Worcester Public Library Genealogy Conference in Worcester,
MA
“Finding African Americans in Land Records”& “New Clues from Old Headstones: Using gravestones to find unexpected sources”
Tuesday, May 1, 2012, 7:00pm
The Simsbury Free Library, Simsbury, CT
“Researching the History of Your House”
Friday, May 4, 2012
The Denison Society at the Denison Homestead in Mystic, CT
“New Clues from Old Headstones: Using gravestones to find new resources”
Saturday, May 19, 2012 11:00am – 1:00pm
The Cape Cod Genealogical
Society at the Dennis Public Library in Dennisport, MA
“Hands on Genealogy Blogging Workshop”
Sunday, May 20, 2012 2:30pm
The Rhode Island Genealogical Society, Wickford, RI
“Deeds & Probate: A Powerful Combination”
Thursday, June 14, 2012 5:30pm SLT (PST / 8:30 EST)
Association of Professional Genealogists, Second Life Chapter –
Virtual presentation in Second Life”House History Research”
Wednesday, June 20, 2012 9:00pm EST
Interview with Jane Wilcox on The Forget Me Not Hour on Blogtalk Radio
Saturday, June 23, 2012
The Sisson Family Gathering sponsored by the Sisson Family Association at Albany, New York
“The Sisson Migration Westward out of New England”
Wednesday, July 18, 2012 2:00PM EST / 11:00 AM PST
Legacy Family Tree Webinar
“Plan Your Way to Research Success”
Recorded webinar.
Saturday, July 21, 2012 9:30am
Massachusetts Genealogical Council Annual Seminar in Waltham, MA
“Finding African-Americans in Land and Probate Records”
Tuesday, August 7, 2012 8:00pm EST
New England House Historian Webinar
“Researching Massachusetts Deeds”
Recorded webinar.
Tuesday, August 14, 2012 8:00pm EST
New England House Historian Webinar
“Tips from Town Hall”
Recorded webinar.
Saturday, August 18, 2012
The Morse Family Convention sponsored by the Morse Society, Norwood, MA
“Looking after the Poor: Finding Your Ancestors in New England Poverty Records”
Tuesday, August 21, 2012 8:00pm EST
New England House Historian Webinar
“Prime Time Probate”
Recorded webinar.
Wednesday, October 3, 2012, 7:00pm
Beebe Memorial Library, Wakefield, MA
“Researching the History of Your House”
Wednesday, October 17, 2012 2:00PM EST / 11:00 AM PST
Legacy Family Tree Webinar
“10 Brick Wall Tips for Intermediate Researchers”
Recorded webinar.
Saturday, November 10, 2012 1:30pm
South Shore Genealogical Society at the John Curtis Free Library in Hanover, MA
“Researching the History of Your House”
Wednesday, November 28, 2012,
Nevins Memorial Library, Methuen, MA
“Researching the History of Your House”

2011

Saturday, January 29, 2011 2:00 pm
Brooks Free Library in Harwich, MA
“Finding the Gems in New England Cemeteries”
Tuesday, February 8, 2011 7:00 pm
Belmont Public Library in Belmont, MA
“Researching the History of Your House”
Saturday, February 12, 2011 3:45pm EST
RootsTech in Salt Lake City, UT
“Virtual Presentations Roundtable”Virtual panelist using GoToWebinar. This event was also streamed as live video by RootsTech
Tuesday, March 8, 2011 7:00pm
The Memorial Hall Library in Andover, MA
“Looking after the Poor: Finding Your Ancestors in New England Poverty Records”
Saturday, March 26, 2011
New England Family History Center Annual Conference in Franklin, MA.
“Two chairs and a pair of spectacles: Discovering your ancestors in Probate
Records” and “Stones, Satellites & Sonar – Getting the Most out of Cemetery Research”
Saturday, April 2, 2011 1pm EST / 10am PST
Southern California Genealogical Society, Jamboree Extension Series via the internet
“Looking after the Poor: Finding Your Ancestors in New England Poverty Records”
Friday, April 8, 2011 8:30am
The New England Regional Genealogical Conference (NERGC) in Springfield, MA
“Two chairs and a pair of spectacles: Discovering your ancestors in Probate Records”
Tuesday, April 12, 2011 7:00pm
Massachusetts Society of Genealogists (MSOG) – Worcester Chapter at
the Auburn Public Library in Auburn, MA
“Pirates and Prisoners: The Registry is more than just Deeds”
Wednesday, April 20, 2011 10:00am
The Cape Cod Genealogical Society at the Brewster Ladies’ Library in Brewster, MA
“Don’t Call Your Relatives, Let Them Call You”
Monday, April 25, 2011 7:00 pm
The Allen’s Neck Community Club in Dartmouth, MA at the Allen’s Neck Meeting House, 739 Horseneck Road,Dartmouth, MA
“Researching the History of Your House”
Friday, April 29, 2011
The Worcester Public Library Genealogy Conference in Worcester, MA
“Two chairs and a pair of spectacles: Discovering your ancestors in Probate Records” & “Pirates and Prisoners: The Registry is more than just Deeds”
Tuesday, May 3, 2011 7:30pm
Medway Historical Society
“A Look at Photo Identification through Photo Collection of the Medway Historical Historical
Society”
Thursday, May 19, 2011 7:00pm
Holden Historical Society at the Holden Senior Center, Holden, MA
“Researching the History of Your House”
Sunday, May 22, 2011 2:00 pm
Natick Historical Society in Natick, MA at the Eliot Church Hall on Eliot Street.
“Researching the History of Your House”
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Massachusetts Genealogical Council Annual Seminar
“What is a Blog, Anyway?”
Wednesday, August 17, 2011 9pm EST / 6pm PST
Southern California Genealogical Society, Jamboree Extension Series via the internet
“Cemetery Research for Your New England Ancestors”
Recorded webinar.
Tuesday, August 23, 2011 7:00pm
The Central Massachusetts Genealogical Society (CMGS) in Gardner, MA
“Discovering Immigrant Voices through House History Research”
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Family Research Day, Lynnfield Family History Center
“Deeds and Probate: A Powerful Combination” and “Don’t Call Your Relatives, Let Them Call You”
Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2011 2:00PM EST / 11:00 AM PST
Legacy Family Tree Webinar
“Researching Your Connecticut Ancestors”
Recorded webinar.
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Heritage Hunters, Saratoga Springs, NY
“Pirates and Prisoners: The Registry is more than just Deeds”, “Two chairs and a pair of spectacles:
Discovering your ancestors in Probate Records”, “Cemetery Research for Your New England Ancestors” and “Don’t Call Your Relatives, Let Them Call You”
Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011 2:00PM EST / 11:00 AM PST
Legacy Family Tree Webinar
“Brick Walls: Cracking the Case of Nathan Brown’s Parents”
Recorded webinar.
Saturday, November 5, 2011, 1pm
New England Chapter of the Association of Professional Genealogists (NEAPG), Tufts Univeristy, Medford, MA
“Brick Walls: Cracking the Case of Nathan Brown’s Parents”
November 19, 2011, 1:00pm
Essex Society of Genealogists, Lynnfield, MA
“Researching the History of Your House”

2010

Thursday, March 18, 2010 7:00pm
The Dover Historical Society in Dover, MA
“Early African American Communities in New England”
Saturday, March 27, 2010
New England Family History Center Annual Conference in Franklin, MA.
“Deeds & Probate: A Powerful Combination” and “Early African American Communities in New England”
Wednesday, April 14, 2010 10:00am
The Cape Cod Genealogical Society at the Brewster Ladies’ Library in Brewster, MA
“Early African American Communities in New England”
Friday, April 16, 2010 10:00 am
The Worcester Public Library in Worcester, MA
“Looking after the Poor: Finding Your Ancestors in New England Poverty Records”
Thursday, April 22, 2010 7:00 pm
The Southborough Genealogy Club at the Southborough Library in Southborough, MA.
“Researching the History of Your House”
Saturday, May 8, 2010 1:30pm
Massachusetts Society of Genealogists (MSOG) – Middlesex Chapter at the Goodnow
Library, Sudbury, MA
“Deeds & Probate: A Powerful Combination”
Saturday, June 12, 2010 10:00 am
The Falmouth Genealogical Society at the Falmouth Public Library in Falmouth, MA
“Don’t Call Your Relatives, Let Them Call You”
Friday, June 25, 2010 10:00 am (CST)
Colorado Family History Expo in Loveland, CO
“Looking after the Poor: Finding Your Ancestors in New England Poverty Records”Virtual presentation conducted via Skype and Yugma
Thursday, August 19, 2010 7:00 pm
The Westport Historical Society in Westport, MA
“Researching the History of Your House”
Tuesday, August 24, 2010 pm
The Southington Genealogical Society in Southington, CT
“Deeds & Probate: A Powerful Combination“
Wednesday, September 15, 2010 7:00 pm
The Sippican Historical Society at the Music Hall, 164 Front Street in Marion, MA
“Researching the History of Your House”
Tuesday, October 12, 2010 7:00 pm
The Swampscott Public Library in Swampscott, MA
“Researching the History of Your House”
Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010 6:30pm
The Boston Public Library in Boston, MA
“Researching the History of Your House”
Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010 7:00 pm
St. Mary’s Catholic Women’s Club of Franklin in Frankin, MA
“Don’t Call Your Relatives, Let Them Call You”
Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010 3:30 pm
The Providence Public Library in Providence, RI
“Genealogy 101: How to Climb Your Family Tree Without Falling off”
Saturday, November 13, 2010 2:00 pm
Brooks Free Library in Harwich, MA
“Researching the History of Your House”

2009

Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009 7:00pm
Morse Institute Library in Natick, MA
“Researching the History of Your House”
Monday, March 23, 2009 7:00pm
The Shrewsbury Public Library in Shrewsbury, MA
“Finding the Gems in New England Cemeteries”
Saturday, March 28, 2009
New England Family History Center Annual Conference in Franklin, MA.
“Organizing & Dating Your Old Photographs” and “Looking after
the Poor: Finding Your Ancestors in New England Poverty Records”
22-26 April 2009
The New England Regional Genealogical Conference (NERGC) in Manchester, NH
“Poor, Black and Landless in New England: The Case Study of Ishmael Coffee”, “Early African American Communities in New England” and “Looking after the Poor: Finding Your Ancestors in New England Poverty Records”
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Massachusetts Society of Genealogists (MSOG) – Middlesex Chapter (free event
for the general public)
“Looking after the Poor: Finding Your Ancestors in New England Poverty Records”
Saturday, June 20, 2009 1:00pm
The Lawrence History Center in Lawrence, MA
“Discovering Immigrant Voices Through House History Research”
Tuesday, June 23, 2009 7:00pm
The Central Massachusetts Genealogical Society (CMGS) in Gardner, MA
“Organizing & Dating Your Old Photographs”
Tuesday, July 21, 2009 7:00pm
The Windsor Historical Society in Windsor, CT
“Early African American Communities in New England”
Saturday, July 25, 2009 10:00am
The Vine Lake Preservation Trust, Vine Lake Cemetery in Medfield, MA
“Famous and Noteworthy Walking Tour”
Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009 7:30pm
The Dover Public Library in Dover, MA. Co-sponsored by the Dover Historical Society
“Researching the History of Your House”
Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009 6:30pm
The Boston Public Library in Boston, MA
“Poor, Black and Landless in New England: The Case Study of Ishmael Coffee”

2008

Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2008 7:30pm
Medway Historical Society (general public welcome)
“Researching the History of Your House”
Saturday, March 29, 2008
New England Family History Center Annual Conference in Franklin, MA. (free event for the general public)
“Organizing & Dating Your Old Photographs”
Tuesday, April 15, 2008 7:30pm
Medway Historical Society (general public welcome)
“From Coffee Street to the Ishmael Coffee Estates: Who was Ishmael Coffee?”
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Massachusetts Genealogical Council Annual Conference
“Poor, Black and Landless in New England: The Case Study of Ishmael Coffee”
Tuesday, May 13, 2008 7:00pm
Massachusetts Society of Genealogists (MSOG) – Worcester Chapter at the Auburn
Public Library in Auburn, MA.
“Finding the Gems in New England Cemeteries”

2007

Tuesday, October 16, 2007 7:30pm
Medway Historical Society (general public welcome)
“Meet the Thayers: The Significance of the Thayer Homeplace in Medway”
Appearances by the Numbers
YearQuantity
20236
20228
20214
20204
20196
20188
201714
201612
201513
201416
201320
201230
201129
201017
200914
20085
20071
Total207