Reconstructing Your Ancestors' Lives - November 2026
Go beyond the paper trail.
Documents alone aren't always enough. Discover how combining exhaustive record research, historical newspapers, and DNA evidence can break through roadblocks and bring your ancestors to life.
This live, two-hour session is designed to immerse you in a hands-on learning experience. Led by genealogy expert Stephen Wendt you’ll benefit from:
- Expert Guidance: Learn directly from a renowned genealogy professional.
- Practical Handouts: Access downloadable resources to enhance your learning.
- Q&A: Get your questions answered during the live session and through our exclusive online forum for one week, ensuring all your questions are answered and you receive personalized guidance as you apply what you've learned.
What You’ll Learn:
- Uncover Hidden Document Trails: Master advanced research strategies to trace elusive families using vital records, court filings, and historical newspapers.
- Leverage Genetic Genealogy: Learn how to use DNA matches, chromosome mapping, and genetic tools to smash through long-standing genealogical brick walls.
- Solve Cold Case Mysteries: Follow step-by-step case studies—from unraveling a historical Nebraska family tragedy to solving unknown infant identities using a mix of archives and DNA evidence.
- Bring Ancestors to Life: Move beyond flat names, dates, and charts by pairing exhaustive documentation with photographic evidence and narrative context to tell your family's true story.
Experience Interactive Learning with an Expert
Stephen Wendt, MLIS, is a professional genealogist, speaker, instructor and writer. Stephen assists global clients with their diverse genealogical research needs. A specialist in Prussian/Germanic and Scottish genealogy, he regularly speaks on a variety of genealogical topics at the international, national and at the state and local level.
Go beyond the paper trail.
Documents alone aren't always enough. Discover how combining exhaustive record research, historical newspapers, and DNA evidence can break through roadblocks and bring your ancestors to life.
This live, two-hour session is designed to immerse you in a hands-on learning experience. Led by genealogy expert Stephen Wendt you’ll benefit from:
- Expert Guidance: Learn directly from a renowned genealogy professional.
- Practical Handouts: Access downloadable resources to enhance your learning.
- Q&A: Get your questions answered during the live session and through our exclusive online forum for one week, ensuring all your questions are answered and you receive personalized guidance as you apply what you've learned.
What You’ll Learn:
- Uncover Hidden Document Trails: Master advanced research strategies to trace elusive families using vital records, court filings, and historical newspapers.
- Leverage Genetic Genealogy: Learn how to use DNA matches, chromosome mapping, and genetic tools to smash through long-standing genealogical brick walls.
- Solve Cold Case Mysteries: Follow step-by-step case studies—from unraveling a historical Nebraska family tragedy to solving unknown infant identities using a mix of archives and DNA evidence.
- Bring Ancestors to Life: Move beyond flat names, dates, and charts by pairing exhaustive documentation with photographic evidence and narrative context to tell your family's true story.
Experience Interactive Learning with an Expert
Stephen Wendt, MLIS, is a professional genealogist, speaker, instructor and writer. Stephen assists global clients with their diverse genealogical research needs. A specialist in Prussian/Germanic and Scottish genealogy, he regularly speaks on a variety of genealogical topics at the international, national and at the state and local level.