{"product_id":"reconstructing-your-ancestors-november-2026","title":"Reconstructing Your Ancestor\"s Lives - November 2026","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNovember 7, 2026 1PM EDT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003eGo beyond the paper trail.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"ember26216\" class=\"ember-view content active\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ember26366\" class=\"ember-view\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section__list__outline\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDocuments 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis live, two-hour session is designed to immerse you in a hands-on learning experience. Led by genealogy expert \u003cspan style=\"font-family: Helvetica;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStephen Wendt\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e you’ll benefit from:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpert Guidance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Learn directly from a renowned genealogy professional.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePractical Handouts\u003c\/strong\u003e: Access downloadable resources to enhance your learning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eQ\u0026amp;A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e: Get your questions answered during the live session and through our exclusive online forum for one week\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e, ensuring all your questions are answered and you receive personalized guidance as you apply what you've learned.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You’ll Learn:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"1,0,0\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUncover Hidden Document Trails\u003c\/strong\u003e: Master advanced research strategies to trace elusive families using vital records, court filings, and historical newspapers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"1,1,0\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeverage Genetic Genealogy\u003c\/strong\u003e: Learn how to use DNA matches, chromosome mapping, and genetic tools to smash through long-standing genealogical brick walls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"1,2,0\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolve Cold Case Mysteries\u003c\/strong\u003e: 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"1,3,0\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBring Ancestors to Life\u003c\/strong\u003e: Move beyond flat names, dates, and charts by pairing exhaustive documentation with photographic evidence and narrative context to tell your family's true story.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eExperience Interactive Learning with an Expert\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0696\/7682\/6792\/files\/StephenWendt_1.jpg?v=1791381456\" alt=\"\" width=\"168\" height=\"168\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Helvetica;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStephen Wendt\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Family Tree Magazine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67620978983080,"sku":"FTU-Imm-Lives-Nov2026","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0696\/7682\/6792\/files\/reconstructing-ancestors-1x1-1280px.jpg?v=1791380771","url":"https:\/\/store.familytreemagazine.com\/products\/reconstructing-your-ancestors-november-2026","provider":"Family Tree Magazine Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}