Researching LGBTQ+ Ancestors @ MNGS North Star Conference
Today, I presented “Researching LGBTQ+ Ancestors” as part of Minnesota Genealogical Society’s North Star Conference, and this timeline of key moments that impacted the rights and culture of LGBTQIA+ folks in the United States was part of it. I promised attendees that I would share this if they were interested, so here it is!
Michiganders and Canadians: Presenting at Ontario Genealogical Society’s 2026 Conference
In exciting news, I’ve been invited to present at the Ontario Genealogical Society’s 2026 Virtual Conference, "From Steamships to Microchips," being held June 12–14, 2026.
My presentation, “Michiganders and Canadians: History, Connections, and Immigration,” explores a truth many of us in the Great Lakes region know well: the border has always been a porous thing, and our ties to Canada run deep.