Lecture Description: 

Genealogists pick up many skills as they build their family trees, just like anything in life. There are good habits, and there are bad habits that can have a cascading effect on your work. Researchers achieve Genealogical Literacy when they possess the basic and necessary skills required to conduct genealogical research. When researchers understand the basics, they build the confidence to advance their research and tackle more advanced brick-wall problems. The presentation will review the foundational elements every genealogical researcher should know at the beginner and intermediate levels of analysis.  

Kathleen Kaldis

Kathleen is a professional genealogist and genealogical speaker.  She has worked at The New England Historic and Genealogical Society and the Massachusetts Society of Mayflower Descendants. Kathleen is an instructor in the Military Records Course offered through the Institute of Historical and Genealogical Research and a Mentor for the GenProof Study Group program. She specializes in lineage and forensic research and holds a Certificate in Genealogical Research from Boston University. Kathleen has completed many advanced-level genealogical institute courses and is an alumna of the ProGen Study Group. Currently, much of her work revolves around finding missing and unknown heirs in Probate, Mining/Oil Rights, and Real Estate cases. Kathy grew up on Cape Cod and currently resides in Leominster, Massachusetts.