Smart Technology and Tradition: A Modern Approach to Genealogical Research

This Research Guide is designed to help you learn strategies used by successful genealogists. You will be introduced to research principles, procedures, and sources used by expert researchers. Revealed within these pages is information on the basic sources used by professionals, technology tips, and little-known techniques that make a big difference. Success in identifying your ancestors comes when proven paths are followed. Let our experts lead you to the answers for your research questions. Associated in-depth instructional video presentations are available from the Family History Expos website. Join our professionals for one-on-one research assistance online or in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Holly T. Hansen, President and Founder of Family History Expos, Inc.: A lifelong resident of Croydon, Utah, Holly is a family history educator with more than 15 years experience. Although she sponsors elaborate events, she also enjoys helping people one-on-one as they learn how to make technology work for them. Author, lecturer, editor, and publisher, Holly devotes time every day to education. Arlene H. Eakle, Ph.D., President and founder of The Genealogical Institute, Inc., Dr. Eakle is a professional genealogist with more than 30 years experience in research, consulting, lecturing, and writing. An expert in tracing families from New York, Southern U.S., British Isles, Switzerland, and parts of Germany, she claims a 96% success rate. Ruth Ellen Maness, AG, 35+ years experience in Germanic & Scandinavian records. Former Senior Research Consultant at the Family History Library. Former instructor at the Salt Lake Institute; Germany, Poland, England, South Africa, and U.S. (Eastern/Southern/Mid-Western) research trips; contributor to "Everton's Genealogical Helper."