This morning I read something that really hit home. There are two types of learners: Those learn by reading every word in the manual. Those who learn just by pushing the buttons. I definitely fall into the second group. But the button pushing, although fun, has not helped me achieve the learning goal. Give me a button...even if it's marked "careful...may cause you to delete files"...I will push it every time. I have been pushing that download button for years!! This m

Proof Standard This conclusion meets the Genealogical Proof Standard by: Conducting reasonably exhaustive research Analyzing and correlating multiple independent sources Explaining the absence of direct records Presenting a soundly reasoned conclusion

Today I was able to really get some solid help using chatgpt.

I was wondering if chatgpt could be used to analyze my dna autoclusters from My Heritage..so I googled. No, ChatGPT can't directly analyze your raw DNA or MyHeritage AutoClusters like specialized genealogy software; it's a language model, not a genetics interpreter, but you can use it to organize , brainstorm strategies, understand historical contexts , and summarize the textual data (like match lists or notes) from your results, acting as a research assistant, not a gene

ChatGPT 5.1 acts as a thinking partner Claude Sonnet 4.5 writes like a human Gemini 3.0 transcribes historical handwriting Perplexity answers the question every genealogist asks constantly: “Where are those records right now?” Recently I read a very interesting article that explained each of the search engines and how they differ. It even gave examples using real research. Since I can't copy another's work....I will start to use these and record my results in the blog.

How amazing....provide the hard cold details of your ancestor's life...and provide the format you are seeking. AI will create an interesting story for your gatherings! Read on.... "Here are three ~150-word movie-trailer-style voiceover scripts, each in the tone you requested and built strictly from the facts you provided, with added dramatic flair: --- 🎬 1. The Historical Epic Dramatic, sweeping, “Gladiator/Braveheart” tone In a land torn by famine, a young man named Pierce

Here is a brilliant example of how AI can assist your genealogy research. I have a designer purse. The zipper pull became detached. I could...drive to Charleston to the store for a repair...but wait...maybe AI could tell me how to fix it. So...chatgpt has given me detailed info on how to fix it myself....complete with diagrams. BUT...I still have to do the work!! Pretty much the same thing with genealogy. No way around it. Great suggestions but you still have to do t

As previously stated....the best results are obtained with the most precise questions and information. I put in the chat space that Carroll was the maiden name. I also added the information that in my DNA results my only French connection yielded many connections to the name Arsenault. Here are the detailed search results:

Yesterday I decided to try the new improved Google offering....gemini3. I found that..as with any AI technology...THE most important thing is to be ver specific with the questions you post. I first asked about Mary Carroll Malquit. I assumed that gemini3 would understand that Carroll was maiden name. WRONG. I wasted time. Be specific. If you give your teenager $50 and send to foodstore without very specific list...I shutter to think what you will find in the bags on the

SO...this morning I asked chatgpt how to find free genealogy online webinars. Here is the comprehensive response: Here are several strategies and resources you can use to find free genealogy webinars online — and a few examples to get you started: --- 🔍 Strategies to Find Free Genealogy Webinars 1. Use Genealogy Event Calendars ConferenceKeeper has a calendar of genealogy webinars, virtual events, and more. Many genealogy societies or regional groups maintain calendars of u

There are so many webinars out there. Today I watched a great presentation hosted by Mid Continent Library. Topic was chatgpt for beginners. Great handout too.

Here is another pdf showing how Tom's research was aided by using GROK.

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Here is the second of the files that my friend Tom shared with me. He has used AI to plan his research. This file uses Gemini.

Here is the genealogy research plan generated with the help of chatgpt. Thank you Tom for sharing this!!

Yesterday I had the pleasure of speaking with a genealogy friend I have known for years. (Notice how I did not say"old friend!) I am...

This morning I decided to try chatgpt to search for my brick wall. Here are the results: Mary J Carroll was born in 1835. Her death...

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Today I spoke with Marcy Baez Lopez. Her company - "Budget Genealogy (Marcy Baez Lopez) "One leaf, one branch, one tree at a time..."...