Diana has been researching since childhood and served as a lay librarian at the local Family History Center for more than twenty years. She has written for numerous genealogical publications, including a regular column in the NGS NewsMagazine and the APG Quarterly; she was a frequent contributor to Digital Genealogist Magazine, as well as penning a regular column that ran for two years in the Cleveland Sun Newspapers.
Phone
440-281-6288
Email
Address
PO Box 152987
Cape Coral, FL 33915
Cape Coral, FL 33915
Biography
Diana has been researching since childhood and served as a lay librarian at the local Family History Center for more than twenty years. She has written for numerous genealogical publications, including a regular column in the NGS NewsMagazine and the APG Quarterly; she was a frequent contributor to Digital Genealogist Magazine, as well as penning a regular column that ran for two years in the Cleveland Sun Newspapers. She is Treasurer of the International Society of Family History Writers and Editors (ISFHWE), Treasurer, Genealogical Speakers Guild (GSG), Treasurer of the Florida State Genealogical Society, and Past District Director of APG. She is an instructor for FamilyTree University (online courses on several methodology topics) and faculty with the National Institute for Genealogical Studies (online courses on Danish research). She has enjoyed speaking at conferences around the country (and at sea) the last fifteen years and looks forward to expanding her genealogical endeavors after concluding a career in software consulting.
Awards/Accomplishments
Professional Genealogists APGQ Excellence Award, recognizing exceptional articles submitted to the organization's quarterly magazine
Awards/Accomplishments
Professional Genealogists APGQ Excellence Award, recognizing exceptional articles submitted to the organization's quarterly magazine
Lecture Topics
Scandinavian Topics
Not All Vikings Were Horrible: Researching Danish Ancestry
Beyond the Sea: An Overview of Scandinavian Migration to America
Basic Scandinavian Research
Niels, Ole and Sven: Understanding Scandinavian Patronymics and More
Advanced Topics & Analysis
I Know She's Out There Somewhere! Finding Female Ancestors
It Takes A Village: Community Research
Mining Collateral Lines for Fun and Genealogical Profit: Researching Sideways Around Brick Walls
To Transcribe, Abstract, Extract: What's the Difference?
Beyond Vital Events: Making Them Real
Basic Methodology
Who Says So? Documenting Your Sources
The US Federal Census: Good, Bad, and Ugly for Genealogists
There's More to Immigration than Ellis Island
On Your Mark, Get Set, Go: Beginning Research
Now That I've Found Them, How Do I Keep Track of Them? Organizing Your Research
You Can Get There From Here: Using Maps
Surveying the Land: Public Domain or Metes & Bounds or What?
Blankety-Blank Forms in Genealogical Research
Extra! Extra! Ancestors Exposed in the News: Using Newspapers in Genealogy
What's Black & White and Read Online: Using Online Newspapers in Genealogy
Counting on the Census: Using the US Federal Population Census
Researching with Bridget: The Genealogists' Home Bookshelf
On The Road Again: Preparing for a Genealogy Research Trip
Strolling Through the Park: Revealing Ancestors in the Cemetery
Somewhere in Time: Using Timelines to Put Families in Context
Getting the Right Genealogical Date
Beyond Death Records: Will, Probate, Inventory
An Orderly Life: Using Directories
Special Topics
United We Stand: Using Civil War Pension Records
Well, They Didn't SWIM Over! Using Passenger List Records
Talking With Grandma: Interviewing the Living for Leads to the Past
Little Houses on the Prairie: Midwestern Research
The Quakers are Our Friends
Here Comes the Family: Preparing for the Reunion
The Importance of Belonging: The Role of Genealogical Societies in Your Research Plan
Who Needs Genealogical Conferences? Everyone!
Genealogy is a Journey of Discovery: Start It Right and Keep It Right (full-day seminar)
Professional Development
Here I Am! Marketing Yourself
Keep the Message Consistent: Deliver from Proposal to Syllabus to Presentation
The Story of John Doe: Case Studies As Teaching Tools
Something for Everyone! Or Not? Establishing the Right Presentation Mix
Not All Vikings Were Horrible: Researching Danish Ancestry
Beyond the Sea: An Overview of Scandinavian Migration to America
Basic Scandinavian Research
Niels, Ole and Sven: Understanding Scandinavian Patronymics and More
Advanced Topics & Analysis
I Know She's Out There Somewhere! Finding Female Ancestors
It Takes A Village: Community Research
Mining Collateral Lines for Fun and Genealogical Profit: Researching Sideways Around Brick Walls
To Transcribe, Abstract, Extract: What's the Difference?
Beyond Vital Events: Making Them Real
Basic Methodology
Who Says So? Documenting Your Sources
The US Federal Census: Good, Bad, and Ugly for Genealogists
There's More to Immigration than Ellis Island
On Your Mark, Get Set, Go: Beginning Research
Now That I've Found Them, How Do I Keep Track of Them? Organizing Your Research
You Can Get There From Here: Using Maps
Surveying the Land: Public Domain or Metes & Bounds or What?
Blankety-Blank Forms in Genealogical Research
Extra! Extra! Ancestors Exposed in the News: Using Newspapers in Genealogy
What's Black & White and Read Online: Using Online Newspapers in Genealogy
Counting on the Census: Using the US Federal Population Census
Researching with Bridget: The Genealogists' Home Bookshelf
On The Road Again: Preparing for a Genealogy Research Trip
Strolling Through the Park: Revealing Ancestors in the Cemetery
Somewhere in Time: Using Timelines to Put Families in Context
Getting the Right Genealogical Date
Beyond Death Records: Will, Probate, Inventory
An Orderly Life: Using Directories
Special Topics
United We Stand: Using Civil War Pension Records
Well, They Didn't SWIM Over! Using Passenger List Records
Talking With Grandma: Interviewing the Living for Leads to the Past
Little Houses on the Prairie: Midwestern Research
The Quakers are Our Friends
Here Comes the Family: Preparing for the Reunion
The Importance of Belonging: The Role of Genealogical Societies in Your Research Plan
Who Needs Genealogical Conferences? Everyone!
Genealogy is a Journey of Discovery: Start It Right and Keep It Right (full-day seminar)
Professional Development
Here I Am! Marketing Yourself
Keep the Message Consistent: Deliver from Proposal to Syllabus to Presentation
The Story of John Doe: Case Studies As Teaching Tools
Something for Everyone! Or Not? Establishing the Right Presentation Mix
Previous Speaking Engagements
National Genealogical Society
Federation of Genealogical Societies
Genealogy at Sea (6 cruises)
Oklahoma State Genealogical Society
Ohio Genealogical Society
West Virginia Palatines to America
Fairfax, VA, Genealogical Society
Bessemer Historical Society (Pueblo, Colorado)
Michigan Genealogical Council
APG Webinars
FamilyTree University webinars
Federation of Genealogical Societies
Genealogy at Sea (6 cruises)
Oklahoma State Genealogical Society
Ohio Genealogical Society
West Virginia Palatines to America
Fairfax, VA, Genealogical Society
Bessemer Historical Society (Pueblo, Colorado)
Michigan Genealogical Council
APG Webinars
FamilyTree University webinars
Travel
Willing to travel up to 150 miles and more. Meals and travel expenses must be compensated.