DGS Calendar of Events: 2025-2026
Here is a full listing of our 2025-26 Programs. Save the dates…and register!
Registration Process
It is now different for Members Versus Non-Members. Please read!
All webinars start at 1:00 pm Eastern to accommodate different time zones.
We have taken extra care to align topics with feedback from member surveys.
Members
No more registering through Eventbrite! We have simplified the process and made it so easy for you.
- Log in to your DGS account.
- Access this Events page.
- Click the registration link for the program you want to attend and complete the registration process.
- You’ll know you’re in the right place if ‘Zoom’ is displayed at the top left of the registration page.
Note: You must be logged into your DGS account to obtain the member registration link. The member registration link lets you bypass registration through Eventbrite.
Non-Members
Click the registration link for the event you want below and complete registration through Eventbrite.
- Free to Non-Members.
Keep scrolling down for more information on the speakers and their programs.
A calendar of local events from the Bucks County Genealogical Society is available here. Click on “Comprehensive Calendar of area genealogical events.”
Programs are supported by a gift from
Margaret Gause Bramble and Edward L. Bramble.
The speakers list for the 2025-2026 season is now complete.
Events are subject to change. Registration links are available for all events.
20 Sep
Non-Members: Registration Link
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18 Oct

Non-members: Registration Link
Julia A. Anderson, MA, AG®, AGL™ is an Accredited Genealogist® and Accredited Genealogist Lecturer™ with expertise in the United States Gulf South region. She is a full-time United States and Canada Research Specialist at the FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City, Utah and an adjunct faculty member at Salt Lake Community College where she teaches online classes in genealogy research and accreditation. Julia is the owner and managing member of Anderson Genealogical Research, LLC based in Orem, Utah and is the conference chair for the Utah Genealogical Association. She currently serves as a commissioner on the board of ICAPGen.
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15 Nov

Have you ever scrolled down your match list…past known family, to second, third, and fourth cousins, finding yourself in a harsh landscape of distant cousins? We’ll talk about when distant matches can be useful in confirming Colonial ancestors…and when they can be misleading.
Non-members: Registration Link
Kate Penney Howard is a genetic genealogist and speaker specializing in endogamy and breaking down challenging research barriers with DNA. She brings decades of experience in family research and hundreds of successfully solved genetic genealogy cases.
Known for her compassionate approach, Kate helps clients uncover ancestral mysteries while providing them with more complete family medical histories and a stronger sense of identity. Her presentations captivate audiences by seamlessly blending historical context, technical guidance, and well-placed humor that keeps listeners engaged throughout.
Kate discovered her passion for teaching during her cancer journey, finding fulfillment in sharing knowledge with fellow genealogists. She approaches her work with integrity, deliberately addressing historical injustices and dispelling common myths in her presentations.
She has spoken at RootsTech, Strathclyde Institute for Genealogical Studies, East Coast Genetic Genealogy Conference, the International Congress on Medieval Studies, and the Society for German Genealogy in Eastern Europe, in addition to many state and county level organizations.
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17 Jan

Non-members: Registration Link
Shannon Combs-Bennett is a Qualified Genealogist (QG) based in Northern Virginia. She is an award-winning author who lectures in the United States and internationally on various genealogical subjects, from genetic genealogy to genealogical methodology. Shannon earned her BS in Biology with an emphasis in genetics from Indiana University and her MSc in Genealogical, Heraldic, and Paleographic Studies from the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, Scotland. Currently, she is a Ph.D. candidate in History and Genealogical Studies at the University of Strathclyde. She was recently elected a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland.
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21 Feb

Non-members: Registration Link
Michael L. Strauss, AG®, is a professional genealogist and military historian. His expertise is recognized in the judicial systems of New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Virginia, where he has provided testimony as an expert witness. In addition to his courtroom experience, Michael has presented lectures at numerous universities, conferences, and institutes. He has authored several publications, including peer-reviewed journal articles, public history writing, blogs, and book reviews, demonstrating his extensive understanding of military history.
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21 Mar

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Michael L. Strauss, AG®, is a professional genealogist and military historian. His expertise is recognized in the judicial systems of New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Virginia, where he has provided testimony as an expert witness. In addition to his courtroom experience, Michael has presented lectures at numerous universities, conferences, and institutes. He has authored several publications, including peer-reviewed journal articles, public history writing, blogs, and book reviews, demonstrating his extensive understanding of military history.
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18 Apr

Non-members: Registration Link
Annette Burke Lyttle holds the Certified Genealogist® credential and owns Heritage Detective, LLC, providing professional genealogical services in research, education, and writing.
She loves helping people uncover and share their family stories. Annette speaks on a variety of genealogical topics at the national, state, and local levels. She has a master’s degree in English and a bachelor’s degree in journalism. Annette has been researching her family on and off since high school, and she has been a full-time genealogist since 2012.
Her genealogical education has included the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy, the Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh, the British Institute, the ProGen Study Group, and the National Genealogical Society Quarterly Study Group. She is a course coordinator for the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG). She is past president of the Association of Professional Genealogists and is editor of The Florida Genealogist.
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16 May

Non-Members: Registration Link
Yvette Hoitink, MLitt, CG®, QGTM is a professional genealogist, writer, and lecturer from the Netherlands who specializes in researching Dutch ancestors. Her Dutch Genealogy website has helped thousands of people find their ancestors. Yvette does research for clients with ancestors from the Netherlands or its former colonies, including New Netherland. She has a master’s degree in Family and Local History from the University of Dundee in Scotland and holds the Certified Genealogist® and Qualified GenealogistTM credentials. Her articles in the National Genealogical Society Quarterly and the Association of Professional Genealogists Quarterly won excellence awards. Yvette lectures about research in the Netherlands, methodology, technology, and related topics.
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Please revisit this page frequently for event updates and registration links.
Updated 17 July 2025