Lineage in Context: Creating a Compelling Kinship-Determination Project

Angela Packer McGhie, CG®, FUGA
Free

Turn your research into a meaningful family narrative that meets BCG certification requirements. This session will demonstrate how to write a structured narrative lineage that both proves kinship and details the history of each couple. Topics include selecting an appropriate family line, placing families in context, organizing and analyzing evidence, meeting BCG’s standards, and documenting biographical details.

Wed, February 18 2026: 1:00 UTC

About the speaker

About the speaker

Angela Packer McGhie, CG®, FUGA, is a respected genealogy educator who serves as president of the Board for Certification of Genealogists. She coordinates multiple courses at genealogical institutes and speaks at national conferences. Angela has p
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