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Free BCG-sponsored Webinar - January 20, 2026

 

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FREE BCG-SPONSORED WEBINAR

“Beyond the First Clue: Unraveling a Genealogical Mystery with the GPS”

by Gary L. Ball-Kilbourne, PhD, CG®, CGL®

Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 8:00 p.m. (EST)


Applying the Genealogical Proof Standard uncovers Delany DeVine’s true birthplace, challenging initial evidence and showcasing reasonably exhaustive research, analysis, correlation, and resolution of conflicting evidence.

 
 
 
 

Gary L. Ball-Kilbourne, PhD, CG®, CGL®is a researcher, author, and educator. He is a trustee and the secretary of the Board for Certification of Genealogists and serves as the editor of BCG’s publication, OnBoard. He is on the faculty for the genealogical courses offered online by Boston University and has taught at the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG) and the Genealogy Research Institute of Pittsburgh (GRIP). He holds a PhD in religion and ethics from Vanderbilt University. Gary lives in Fargo, North Dakota.

When you register before January 20 with our partner Legacy Family Tree Webinars (https://familytreewebinars.com/webinar/beyond-the-first-clue-unraveling-a-genealogical-mystery-with-the-gps//?ref=586500), you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Anyone with schedule conflicts may access the webinar at no charge for one week after the broadcast on the Legacy Family Tree Webinars website.

“BCG supports continuing education for all genealogists,” said President Angela Packer McGhie, CG®, FUGA. “We sponsor webinars to help family historians build their knowledge and skills.”

Following the free period for this webinar, BCG receives a small commission if you view this or any BCG webinar by clicking our affiliate link (https://familytreewebinars.com/bcg/?ref=586500).

For additional resources for genealogical education, please visit the BCG Learning Center (https://bcgcertification.org/learning).

Lisa S. Gorrell, CG®

BCG News Release Coordinator

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