January 11 2023 Meeting for Pikes Peak Genealogical Society

January 11 Meeting
via Zoom

Too Many Marys: Solving Identity and Same-Name Conundrums

by Jill Morelli, CG, CGL

Whether you are looking for a John Smith, a Mary Margaret Murphy, or a Lars Larson, we all have genealogical “identity issues.” In this presentation, we will discuss the types of identity problems that are prevalent and show a methodology for a possible solution. Yes, it takes some work. Examples of common types of identity problems will illustrate the methodology and the tools that may lead to identification. We will use the “lens” of the Genealogical Proof Standard to guide our work and raise our confidence that we have the right person and we did not just “pick one that looked right.” Let’s tackle some of those identity issues!

Jill Morelli is a writer, lecturer, and researcher specializing in methodology. She is the past president of the Seattle Genealogical Society.

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Guests are welcome to attend the meeting via Zoom. Please request an invitation from the PPGS [email protected].

Wednesday, January 11

6:30 p.m., Mountain Time, Zoom hangout begins

7 p.m., Mountain Time, Meeting begins via Zoom

The Pikes Peak Genealogical Society meets on the second Wednesday of each month in The Venue, Library 21c, when the library is open to public meetings (not yet). Guests are welcome. For more information, call PPLD, 719-531-6333, ext. 1252.