David E. Rencher
The Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy wishes to thank FamilySearch for its generosity in sponsoring the Behind the Scenes at FamilySearch: Technology and Features, coordinated by David E. Rencher, AG, CG, FUGA, FIGRS, during SLIG 2023. FamilySearch International is the largest genealogy organization in the world. FamilySearch is a nonprofit, volunteer-driven organization sponsored by The […]
You already likely know about FamilySearch as the go-to website for anyone wanting to research their ancestors. Did you know that FamilySearch is also an organization with a proud 128-year history and that constantly grows and keeps current with new opportunities? This new course will provide you with unique insights and resources to enhance your […]
The 2022 National Genealogical Society Family History Conference takes place this week, May 24–28, 2022, in Sacramento, California––and SLIG will be there! Come visit SLIG’s booth at the NGS Conference. We will be located at booth 214 in the Expo Hall inside the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center. PRIZE GIVEAWAY! Sign up in person at […]
SLIG Night at the Family History Library has been a longstanding SLIG tradition. This year, David Rencher, Lynn Turner, and the FHL staff provided us with an online night at the FHL, including a virtual tour of the library highlighting recent enhancements. Highlights from the opening plenary: David Rencher, FHL Director and FamilySearch Chief Genealogical Officer, […]
SLIG 2020’s General Keynote speaker has been announced! David E. Rencher, AG, CG, FUGA, FIGRS will be presenting “A look at Genealogy’s Past, Present, and Future.” An entertaining look at the past we cannot change and the future we could never have predicted. Some of our past accomplishments sprinkled with pitfalls and a future fueled […]
FGS opens on Wednesday, August 21st in Washington, DC. For those attending SLIG in 2020, you can get a preview of what you will experience, since many SLIG instructors and coordinators will be sharing their expertise throughout the conference. If you are still undecided about whether a week-long institute with expert instructors is for you […]
I had the opportunity to watch from the sidelines as Karen Stanbary developed this all-new course for SLIG: Meeting Standards Using DNA Evidence – Research Strategies. I admit that the title almost sounds a bit dry, and the prerequisites seem a bit daunting. But oh, if you can meet them and get to attend . […]
This all-new course is designed to deconstruct, and study researcher decisions, strategies, and methodologies employed in the correlation of documentary and genetic evidence to establish proven genealogical conclusions. Examples include case studies suitable for publication, research reports, and proof summaries/arguments useful in a Kinship Determination Project (KDP). The research problems are all long-standing genealogical brick […]
Going to Ohio? Be sure to check out our instructors participating at the 2019 Ohio Genealogical Society’s conference in Mason, Ohio! The conference is being held on May 1st through 4th. There are many great topics and events to choose from. Deborah A. Abbott, Ph.D. Blaine T. Bettinger LaBrenda Garrett-Nelson Janet Hovorka Michael D. Lacopo […]
What does it take to have a successful genealogy business? Are you thinking about opening one? Are you interested in improving your existing business? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, this course is for you! Instructors Jeanne Larzalere Bloom, CG Teresa Steinkamp McMillin, CG David E. Rencher, AG, CG, FIGRS, FUGA […]