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Peggy is a speaker, educator and researcher who specializes and teaches multiple times each month in five areas of genealogical interest: DNA, Genealogical Technology, Preserving Family History and Family Heirlooms, Genealogical Methods and Records, and Swedish Genealogy.

She is co-course coordinator for the weeklong DNA Foundations course at the Institute for Genealogical and Historical research conducted each year in July.  She leads both the DNA and the Technology for Genealogy Special Interest Groups for the Manatee Genealogical Society (FL) where she is also VP and member of the board. 

Peggy holds a BS in Zoology from Iowa State University and an MBA from the University of Michigan.  Following a successful career as a Global Human Resources Executive, she opened her genealogical business centered in the west coast of Florida. Peggy is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogist and the Genealogical Speakers Guild. She is a graduate of ProGen, and an alumnus of multiple advanced genealogical institutes.
 

Geographic Specialities
Sweden
Midwestern US

Additional specialities or search keywords
AI for Genealogy

Lectures
DNA, Technical and Genealogical Presentations Include:

Genealogical

• NEW – Newspapers for Genealogical Research – The Facebook of Yesteryear -
• NEW – Shaky Leaves and Hints – Using, Evaluating, Accepting, and Rejecting
• Genealogy for Busy People – 15 Minutes at a Time
• Highly Rated - What to Do With Your Stuff - Planning for the Future of Your Genealogy and Artifacts
• All About Your Name – A Look at Surnames
• A Roadmap for Researching in a New Location
• Continuing Your Genealogical Education – How, What, and Where?
• Think You Know the Census? Think Again!
• Using Podcasts to Expand Your Genealogical Knowledge
• Fifteen For Free

 
Technology Presentations

• NEW – AI For Genealogy
• NEW - Essential PC Tools
• Using Online Sources for Your Genealogy
• Search Techniques to Improve Your Research

 
DNA Presentations

• Highly Rated - What Can I Do With My DNA? 13 Things You Can Do With Your DNA
• Highly Rated – "DNA Tools – A Tour"
• Best for Beginners - DNA Basics – Getting a Solid Foundation
• New - DNA – Just Beyond the Basics - Adding to Your Solid Foundation
• New – DNA Painter – A Tour
• Clustering – What is it and How to Do It
• Clustering – What's Next
• How is This Match Related to Me?
• Figuring Out a Mystery Match – How Am I Related to This Person?
• How to Upload Your DNA Data and Where to Upload It
• GEDmatch – What is it and How do I Use it?
• Which Matches Do I Pursue?
• How to Get Your Matches to Respond
• All About Segments
• DNAGedCom Step-by-Step
• Ethnicity Information from the Testing Companies
• Keeping Track of Your Matches
• Why are 2^nd Cousins Genetic Genealogy Gold?

 
Other Areas of Expertise include:  Swedish Records and Research, Midwestern Research, The Genealogical Proof Standard, US Federal Census, State Census, Genealogical Technology and Using Technology in Your Genealogy, Google Photos, Family Tree Maker, Evernote, Zotero, Airtable.
 

Research Time Periods

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

Honorifics/Credentials
ProGen 44

Certificates
ProGen 44

Affiliations
IGHR Co-course Coordinator
Genealogical Speakers Guild

Degrees
BS Zoology, Iowa State University
MBA, The University of Michigan