Thomas W. Jones
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 […]
This course offers students an opportunity for a deeper understanding of the rich research resources of the law, including those generally available only at law libraries. Students will work with legal records and sources, gaining a better grasp of legal history and its implications for research as well as the skills to find and apply […]
New in Fall 2019, SLIG will offer the Virtual All-DNA Advanced Evidence Analysis Practicum course! This unique course tests a student’s ability to plan, research, analyze, correlate, and solve complex genealogical research problems that use DNA. This SLIG course challenges students as they work through five complex cases, one each week from October 12th through […]
Sharing a recent post by NGS. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from current and past SLIG instructors! The National Genealogical Society will live stream ten lectures by nationally recognized speakers on some of the most popular topics in the field of genealogy during its 2019 Family History Conference. On Thursday, 09 May, three live […]
Thomas W. Jones was honored with an Award of Merit for his contributions to the field of genealogy. Tom Jones works and plays full-time as a genealogical editor, educator, researcher, and writer. He has lectured at national genealogy conferences since 1996, co-edited the National Genealogical Society Quarterly since 2002, coordinated courses at genealogy institutes […]
SLIG Banquet Keynote: “A Most Enjoyable Journey” Thomas W. Jones, PhD, CG, CGL, FASG, FUGA, FNGS In keeping with this year’s theme, Dr. Jones will share with us parts of his genealogical journey – the beginning, the challenges, and the transitions, with humorous moments and insights along the way. Join us to celebrate his successes, […]
Coordinator: Karen Mauer Jones, CG, FGBS Other Instructors: Thomas W. Jones, PhD, CG, CGL, FASG, FUGA, FNGS Judy G. Russell, JD, CG, CGL Richard G. Sayre, CG, CGL, FUGA Jane E. Wilcox Description: Research in New York is complicated by its urban-rural extremes and its 400-year, multi-ethnic history. This course tackles those complexities, arming the researcher with […]
Advanced Genealogical Methods with Thomas W. Jones, PhD, CG, CGL, FASG, FUGA, FNGS Don’t miss your chance to take “Advanced Genealogical Methods” with Tom Jones! Description: Students in Advanced Genealogical Methods will learn how to use and assemble evidence to rediscover ancestral origins, identities, and relationships that have been forgotten in the passage of time. […]
Course 10: Advanced Genealogical Methods with Thomas W. Jones, PhD, CG, CGL, FASG, FUGA, FNGS Students in Advanced Genealogical Methods will learn how to use and assemble evidence to rediscover ancestral origins, identities, and relationships that have been forgotten in the passage of time. The course will address advanced use of evidence from a variety […]
Genealogists have data, data, data! Often piles of it stacked on every available flat surface in their home. Have you ever wondered how to utilize Microsoft Office, Evernote, Dropbox, Google Drive and mobile devices in your genealogical research to help you organize all that information? How comfortable are you using advanced Google Techniques and Online […]