🧬 Crack the Case of Same-Name Ancestors! 🧬
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST
💻 Zoom-Only Event
🔍 Program Title:
"Separating Multiple Generations of Men with the Same Name"
Presented by Diana Elder
When many descendants of the original settler inherit his name, diagramming and careful analysis of land, tax, and probate records can reconstruct families.
🎤 About the Speaker:
Diana Elder AGⓇ, AGL™ is a professional genealogist accredited in the Gulf South region and serves on the advisory board for The International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists (ICAPGen). She is the author of Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist's Guide and co-author of Research Like a Pro with DNA.
With her daughter Nicole, Diana has built a comprehensive educational platform teaching through study groups, an interactive eCourse, and the Research Like a Pro Genealogy Podcast. She shares research strategies on Family Locket (familylocket.com), making professional-level techniques accessible to genealogists worldwide.
🤝 Stay After the Program!
Following the presentation, remain online for our “Members Helping Members” session — a great opportunity to ask questions, share research challenges, and learn from fellow members.
🎟 Registration Information:
Open to the Public — Advance Registration Required
Non-members must register at least one day in advance by emailing:
📧 info@mgsfl.org
📂 Handouts & Recording:
If available, the presentation handout will be posted before the meeting in the Members Only section of our website.
A video recording may also be posted afterward for members, depending on the speaker’s agreement. Access may be time-limited.
❓ Questions?
Contact us at: info@mgsfl.org
We hope you’ll join us for this practical and problem-solving session!