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Diana Elder, AG, AGL

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Diana Elder AG, is a professional genealogist accredited in the Gulf South region of the United States and serves as a Commissioner for The International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists (ICAPGen). Diana authored Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist’s Guide and co-authored the companion volume, Research Like a Pro with DNA: A Genealogist’s Guide to Finding and Confirming Ancestors with DNA Evidence. She created the study group and eCourse that teach the Research Like a Pro process through videos and learning modules. Diana and her daughter, Nicole, share research tips on their website, Family Locket, and host the Research Like a Pro genealogy podcast. Diana regularly teaches at genealogy conferences such as RootsTech and the National Genealogy Society Conference. She also presents webinars and seminars to local genealogy societies across the United States.

Diana's Upcoming Live Webinars (1)

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Using AI to Answer the Big Three: What, Where, and Why of Ancestor Locations
Diana Elder, AG, AGL
Wed, September 2 2026: 14:00 UTC
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Using AI to Answer the Big Three: What, Where, and Why of Ancestor Locations
Wed, September 2 2026: 14:00 UTC
This presentation demonstrates how you can utilize artificial intelligence tools to enhance the traditional locality research framework, which involves investigating "What is Happening," "Where is it Happening," and "Why is it Happening" in your ancestors' communities. You'll learn practical applications such as timeline analysis, identifying migration patterns, summarizing historical content, and organizing jurisdictional information using Custom GPTs and effective prompting techniques.
TechnologyWebtember
Using AI to Answer the Big Three: What, Where, and Why of Ancestor Locations
Diana Elder, AG, AGL
This presentation demonstrates how you can utilize artificial intelligence tools to enhance the traditional locality research framework, which involves investigating "What is Happening," "Where is it Happening," and "Why is it Happening" in your ancestors' communities. You'll learn practical applications such as timeline analysis, identifying migration patterns, summarizing historical content, and organizing jurisdictional information using Custom GPTs and effective prompting techniques.
Wed, September 2 2026: 14:00 UTC
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Diana's Webinars (3)

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DNA Meets the Paper Trail: Pedigree Triangulation Strategies for Early 19th-Century Research
Diana Elder, AG, AGL
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DNA Meets the Paper Trail: Pedigree Triangulation Strategies for Early 19th-Century Research
Pedigree triangulation is a game-changer for tackling genealogical brick walls, especially in the challenging pre-1850 era. This presentation offers a comprehensive look at this key methodology, illustrated through a real-life case study of proving the father of a woman’s 1828 birth. Learn to create genetic networks, group DNA matches, and apply key pedigree triangulation steps to break through long-standing brick walls. Discover practical strategies for integrating DNA analysis with documentary evidence, constructing revealing family trees, and creating clear genealogical diagrams.
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DNA Meets the Paper Trail: Pedigree Triangulation Strategies for Early 19th-Century Research
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Diana Elder, AG, AGL
2.2K views
Pedigree triangulation is a game-changer for tackling genealogical brick walls, especially in the challenging pre-1850 era. This presentation offers a comprehensive look at this key methodology, illustrated through a real-life case study of proving the father of a woman’s 1828 birth. Learn to create genetic networks, group DNA matches, and apply key pedigree triangulation steps to break through long-standing brick walls. Discover practical strategies for integrating DNA analysis with documentary evidence, constructing revealing family trees, and creating clear genealogical diagrams.
Thu, April 3 2025: 21:00 UTC
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Streamlining Genealogical Research Plans with AI: A Step-by-Step Guide
Diana Elder, AG, AGL
2.5K views
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Streamlining Genealogical Research Plans with AI: A Step-by-Step Guide
This practical session offers a detailed look at integrating AI into your genealogical research planning workflow. We'll explore AI-powered tools that can assist with each step of the planning process: clarifying research objectives, analyzing and summarizing known facts, generating hypotheses based on existing data, expanding your list of potential sources, and creating an optimized research strategy. Learn how to use AI to save time, reduce oversight, and create more robust research plans while maintaining control over your genealogical process.
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Streamlining Genealogical Research Plans with AI: A Step-by-Step Guide
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Diana Elder, AG, AGL
2.5K views
This practical session offers a detailed look at integrating AI into your genealogical research planning workflow. We'll explore AI-powered tools that can assist with each step of the planning process: clarifying research objectives, analyzing and summarizing known facts, generating hypotheses based on existing data, expanding your list of potential sources, and creating an optimized research strategy. Learn how to use AI to save time, reduce oversight, and create more robust research plans while maintaining control over your genealogical process.
Fri, February 28 2025: 19:00 UTC
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Explore Uncharted Paths in Tracing Brick Wall Ancestors Through DNA Network Graphs
Diana Elder, AG, AGL
3.4K views
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Explore Uncharted Paths in Tracing Brick Wall Ancestors Through DNA Network Graphs
When documentary research has been exhausted, DNA can be employed to suggest new avenues for research. Network graphs create clusters of DNA matches to research and find new possibilities for ancestral origins. ** Update: recent DNA-related events relating to privacy have changed the way DNAGedcom interfaces with DNA-related websites. Before using DNAGedcom, please check its status as it relates to connecting to these websites on their Facebook group.
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Explore Uncharted Paths in Tracing Brick Wall Ancestors Through DNA Network Graphs
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Diana Elder, AG, AGL
3.4K views
When documentary research has been exhausted, DNA can be employed to suggest new avenues for research. Network graphs create clusters of DNA matches to research and find new possibilities for ancestral origins. ** Update: recent DNA-related events relating to privacy have changed the way DNAGedcom interfaces with DNA-related websites. Before using DNAGedcom, please check its status as it relates to connecting to these websites on their Facebook group.
Wed, January 17 2024: 19:00 UTC
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