Are you interested in learning more ways to use AI in your genealogy research? If so, then check out these three Legacy Family Tree Webinars that are free to watch until September 30th.
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Using AI to Answer the Big Three: What, Where, and Why of Ancestor Locations by Diana Elder, AG, ACL
This presentation demonstrates how you can utilize artificial intelligence tools to enhance the traditional locality research framework, which involves investigating “What is Happening,” “Where is it Happening,” and “Why is it Happening” in your ancestors’ communities. You’ll learn practical applications such as timeline analysis, identifying migration patterns, summarizing historical content, and organizing jurisdictional information using Custom GPTs and effective prompting techniques. -
Top 5 AI Tools for Transcribing Handwritten Historical Documents by Nicole Dyer
Learn essential genealogical principles for creating accurate historical document transcriptions, then discover which AI tools excel at following these established standards. We’ll examine the top 5 AI-powered transcription tools—including ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Archive Studio, and Handwriting OCR—evaluating how effectively each can be guided to produce transcriptions that meet genealogical best practices. Discover prompting strategies that help AI models identify potential errors, flag uncertainties, and facilitate human review and correction. Follow-along exercises demonstrate how to craft prompts that encourage proper transcription methodology while leveraging each tool’s strengths. -
Using AI to Analyze Land Records and Reconstruct Family Narratives by Thomas MacEntee
Designed for genealogists seeking innovative ways to uncover ancestral stories, discover how artificial intelligence can streamline research, enhance accuracy, and reveal hidden connections in land and property court records. Learn practical strategies to leverage AI-powered tools for interpreting complex historical documents, mapping family migrations, and reconstructing compelling family narratives.
Disclaimer:
These webinars are independent educational programs. They are not sponsored by, affiliated with, or endorsed by the Santa Barbara County Genealogical Society.
Submitted by Robin McCarthy
