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Nicole Dyer is a professional genealogist specializing in Southern United States research and genetic genealogy. She is the creator of FamilyLocket.com and the Research Like a Pro Genealogy Podcast. She co-authored Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist's Guide and Research Like a Pro with DNA and is an instructor for the study groups of the same name. She lectures at conferences and institutes including the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy and Institute of Genealogical and Historical Research. Nicole holds a bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University in History Teaching. At Family Locket Genealogists, Nicole is a project manager, editor, and researcher. Nicole has completed the following educational experiences:

• Research Like a Pro Study Group 2017-Present
• Intermediate Foundations, Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy, 2019
• Mastering Genealogical Proof Study Group, 2019
• National Genealogical Society Quarterly (NGSQ) Study Group, 2019-2022
• Research Like a Pro with DNA Study Group 2019-Present
• All DNA Advanced Evidence Analysis Practicum, Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy, 2019
• Meeting Standards Using DNA Evidence - Research Strategies, Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy, 2020
• ProGen 46 Study Group (Professional Genealogy), 2020-2021
• Advanced Genealogical Methods, Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy, 2021
• Introduction to Genetic Genealogy, Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy, 2021
• DNA as Genealogical Evidence (Advanced), Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research, 2021
• Research in the South – Colonial States with Mark Lowe, Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research, 2022
• Transcribing, Extracting, and Abstracting Genealogical Documents, National Genealogical Society, 2023
• Empowering Genealogists with AI, National Genealogical Society, 2023
• Empowering Genealogists with AI, Part 2, National Genealogical Society, 2024
• Mastering Genealogical Documentation, GRIP Genealogy Institute, 2024

Geographic Specialities
Virginia
South Carolina
North Carolina
Georgia
Tennessee
Kentucky
Missouri
Arkansas
Texas
Oklahoma
Utah

Additional specialities or search keywords
Burned Counties, Southern States, Pedigree Collapse, Genetic Genealogy

Publications/Media
Research Like a Pro Podcast
Family Locket Blog
Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist's Guide (book)
Research Like a Pro with DNA: A Genealogist's Guide to Finding and Confirming Ancestors with DNA Evidence (book)

Lectures

• Tax Records Tell the Story: Cluster and Neighborhood Research
• Strategies to Use When You Hit a Roadblock
• Doing a Genealogy Project from Start to Finish
• Research Like a Pro with DNA
• Genealogy Writing and AI
• Research Like a Pro with AI
• Tracking DNA Matches with Airtable
• AI-Assisted Document Transcription

Research Time Periods

• 20th Century
• 19th Century
• 18th Century

Certificates

Affiliations
Member of the National Genealogical Society

Degrees
Bachelor's Degree in History Teaching from Brigham Young University