Using AI to Analyze Land Records and Reconstruct Family Narratives

Thomas MacEntee
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Designed for genealogists seeking innovative ways to uncover ancestral stories, discover how artificial intelligence can streamline research, enhance accuracy, and reveal hidden connections in land and property court records. Learn practical strategies to leverage AI-powered tools for interpreting complex historical documents, mapping family migrations, and reconstructing compelling family narratives.

Wed, September 2 2026: 17:00 UTC

About the speaker

About the speaker

Thomas MacEntee is a guy with a love of punk rock music but also art history who somehow “fell” into the technology industry years ago. He left a lucrative tech career to pursue his love of family history and genealogy. Technology and historical r
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