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Gary Ball-Kilbourne, PhD, CG®, CGL®

BCG Methodology and Skills Board for Certification of Genealogists, Genealogical Proof Standard, History Reisinger Memorial Lecture Series

Gary L. Ball-Kilbourne, PhD, CG®, CGL®, is a researcher, author, and educator. He is a trustee and the secretary of the Board for Certification of Genealogists and serves as the editor of BCG’s publication, OnBoard. He is on the faculty for the genealogical courses offered online by Boston University and has taught at SLIG and GRIP. He holds a PhD in religion and ethics from Vanderbilt University. Gary lives in Fargo, North Dakota.

Gary's Upcoming Live Webinars (1)

BCGMethodology and Skills
Beyond the First Clue: Unraveling a Genealogical Mystery with the GPS
Gary Ball-Kilbourne, PhD, CG®, CGLÂ...
Wed, January 21 2026: 1:00 UTC
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Beyond the First Clue: Unraveling a Genealogical Mystery with the GPS
Wed, January 21 2026: 1:00 UTC
Applying the Genealogical Proof Standard uncovers Delany DeVine’s true birthplace, challenging initial evidence and showcasing reasonably exhaustive research, analysis, correlation, and resolution of conflicting evidence.
BCGMethodology and Skills
Beyond the First Clue: Unraveling a Genealogical Mystery with the GPS
Gary Ball-Kilbourne, PhD, CG®, CGL®
Applying the Genealogical Proof Standard uncovers Delany DeVine’s true birthplace, challenging initial evidence and showcasing reasonably exhaustive research, analysis, correlation, and resolution of conflicting evidence.
Wed, January 21 2026: 1:00 UTC
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Gary's Webinars (2)

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BCGMethodology and SkillsReisinger Memorial Lecture Series
The Many Wives of Howard William Lowe: Working with Social History to Glean Genealogical Insights (a 2023 Reisinger Lecture)
Gary Ball-Kilbourne, PhD, CG®, CGLÂ...
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The Many Wives of Howard William Lowe: Working with Social History to Glean Genealogical Insights (a 2023 Reisinger Lecture)
Genealogists are expected to conduct research not just reasonably exhaustively but also broadly. Understanding the social milieu of the specific time and place within which an individual lived is an essential element of broad research. A case study focusing on an early twentieth-century blue-collar worker in western Minnesota and his several wives illustrates how social history provides insights illuminating their lives. This class is presented live at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City as part of the Joy Reisinger Memorial Lecture Series and is being broadcasted by Legacy Family Tree Webinars.
BCGMethodology and SkillsReisinger Memorial Lecture Series
The Many Wives of Howard William Lowe: Working with Social History to Glean Genealogical Insights (a 2023 Reisinger Lecture)
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Gary Ball-Kilbourne, PhD, CG®, CGL®
723 views
Genealogists are expected to conduct research not just reasonably exhaustively but also broadly. Understanding the social milieu of the specific time and place within which an individual lived is an essential element of broad research. A case study focusing on an early twentieth-century blue-collar worker in western Minnesota and his several wives illustrates how social history provides insights illuminating their lives. This class is presented live at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City as part of the Joy Reisinger Memorial Lecture Series and is being broadcasted by Legacy Family Tree Webinars.
Fri, October 20 2023: 19:30 UTC
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BCGMethodology and SkillsReisinger Memorial Lecture Series
Peeling the Onion: Getting to the Original Sources (a 2022 Reisinger lecture)
Gary Ball-Kilbourne, PhD, CG®, CGLÂ...
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Peeling the Onion: Getting to the Original Sources (a 2022 Reisinger lecture)
Genealogy Standards 38 and 58 strongly express a preference for using original sources. Diligent researching and a few tricks of the trade enable genealogists to find original sources that underlie authored narratives and derivative sources.
BCGMethodology and SkillsReisinger Memorial Lecture Series
Peeling the Onion: Getting to the Original Sources (a 2022 Reisinger lecture)
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Gary Ball-Kilbourne, PhD, CG®, CGL®
1.0K views
Genealogy Standards 38 and 58 strongly express a preference for using original sources. Diligent researching and a few tricks of the trade enable genealogists to find original sources that underlie authored narratives and derivative sources.
Fri, October 7 2022: 16:45 UTC
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