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AI turns genealogy facts into Hollywood Production
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
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Dec 2, 20252 min read
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AI to the rescue...
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
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Nov 28, 20251 min read
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Gemini3...search
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:
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Nov 23, 20251 min read
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Gemini3
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
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Nov 21, 20251 min read
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Using chatgpt...
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
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Oct 14, 20252 min read
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MCL...listed in resource portal
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.
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Oct 13, 20251 min read
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AI...Tom's research GROK
Here is another pdf showing how Tom's research was aided by using GROK.
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Aug 24, 20251 min read
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Genealogy Merit Badge for Scouts
Today the club received an email from a dad whose son is working toward his Genealogy Merit Bade for Scouts. The young man found an...
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Aug 20, 20251 min read
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Tom's Research Using GROK
Grok, an AI assistant developed by xAI can be a valuable tool for genealogist and family historians. Here's how Grok can assist in your...
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Aug 17, 20251 min read
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Tom's AI research
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.
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Aug 10, 20251 min read
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Tom's ChatGPT research plan
Here is the genealogy research plan generated with the help of chatgpt. Thank you Tom for sharing this!!
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Aug 3, 20251 min read
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AI for genealogy
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...
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Aug 2, 20251 min read
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Chatgpt
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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Jul 23, 20252 min read
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Information about the new wix groups for our website
Wix.comGroup members on Wix Groups can add topics to their posts to help organize content and make it easier for others to find relevant...
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Jul 10, 20251 min read
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And the search begins!!
Today I spoke with Marcy Baez Lopez. Her company - "Budget Genealogy (Marcy Baez Lopez) "One leaf, one branch, one tree at a time..."...
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May 14, 20251 min read
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To Dream The Impossible Dream
Sound familiar? Maybe that title has been used before! Be that as it may...it is perfect title for a new series in this blog. Should I...
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May 10, 20251 min read
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Did you know there is Zoom "test" mode?
Did you know that there is a way to "play" with zoom so that you can become comfortable with the technology? The test mode gives you the...
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Mar 12, 20251 min read
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This helps me, it might help you too! by Jan Leonhard
Adding relationships to “ungrouped” Census Records in Family Search The following tip is for use on the Family Search website. Have...
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Feb 7, 20251 min read
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This helps me, it might help you too!
This is the first in a series of blog posts by Janet Leonhard. Please read and enjoy. Thank you Jan and welcome !!! RESIDENCE DETAILS...
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Jan 26, 20251 min read
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Time travel
My brother was 13 years older than I. My sister is 6 years older. My brother had a life long passion for photography. The picture you...
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Jan 4, 20251 min read
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