You have reached a point in your research that you can't seem to get beyond. Is it truly a brick wall or… is it a difficulty that might be overcome with more learning and insight, or possibly professional research? Let’s discuss the differences. How might you move forward, or identify a way to do so? This session will help you to distinguish between a true “dead end” and a temporary intermission to reflect on new strategies and tactics. Examples galore will be provided to illustrate key points.

Tom is BCG Certified and has had a long career as a genealogist, lecturer, and writer. Tom is a past Director and officer of IGSI and the Minnesota Genealogical Society, and has provided countless hours of education for IGSI. He was presented with IGSI’s Beth Mullinax Award in May, the highest honor an IGSI volunteer can receive. Beth was our long-time librarian and volunteer researcher, who passed away in the past year. Tom is the sixth recipient since the award was founded in 2007.

Kathy is Past President and Treasurer of IGSI, past Minnesota GS Board member and Facilitator of MGS Writing Group. She is 94% Irish and has been pursuing ancestral research for 30 years.

You can enjoy this presentation at the live event or as part of our virtual audience. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A and discussion until the scheduled end time, when the broadcast and recording will stop. Attendees at the live event can linger for social time after the program, and have the option of ordering a box lunch.

Registration for the live event is limited to 40 people. Tours of the Research Library and Irish Collection will be offered during the lunch and social time..

There is no limit to the number of virtual attendees. The hybrid program will allow virtual attendees to unmute their microphone and camera for questions or discussion with the speaker following their presentation.

The webinar will be recorded, so any registrant who is not able to attend will have access to the recording.