08/31/2026
IMPORTANT UPDATE
Our main speaker, Lois Abromitis Mackin, Ph.D., is no longer able to present at the Family History Workshop. Fortunately, she recommended another amazing genealogist to take her place, Shirleen Hoffman, PGDip, QC!
Shirleen Hoffman, PGDip, QG, is a Qualified Genealogist and professional researcher specializing in British Isles, American, and lineage records. She holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Genealogical, Palaeographic & Heraldic Studies from the University of Strathclyde and a Certificate in Genealogical Research from Boston University. A graduate of ProGen 17, she has completed advanced coursework across major national institutes - including IGHR, GRIP, Gen-Fed at the National Archives, and the British Institute - as well as the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Genealogical Education Program (GEP 1–3), with specialized training in advanced applications and complex lineage problem resolution.
Shirleen will give the following presentations:
Two Names, One Woman: Merging Identities Through Conflicting Evidence
Was Ellen Augusta Huntley also Ellen Call? Follow one woman's paper trail backward through vital records, Civil War widow's pension files, probate, and census records as two seemingly separate identities converge into a single life. Along the way, you'll see the FAN principle, timelines, identity profiles, and comparison spreadsheets put to work on a genuinely tangled case.
Beginning English Genealogy
This presentation discusses the similarities and differences between American and English research, describes English census, civil registration, and church records, and gives an overview of useful websites.
Using the Online Resources of the DAR for Your Genealogy
The Daughters of the American Revolution’s online Genealogical Research System is a premier resource for researching Revolutionary ancestors, whether you’re interested in DAR membership or not. Learn what’s available and how you can use it to enhance your research.
Researching Patriot Ancestors in the American Revolution
Are you descended from a patriot of the American Revolution? Learn how to uncover your revolutionary roots using muster and payrolls, militia lists, pension and bounty-land records, and more.
