Go from Frustration to Fixed with 6 engaging sessions! Author of the bestselling book, Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist’s Guide, Diana Elder, AG® will appear live and in-person at the Pinellas Genealogy Society Education seminar on Saturday, 28 February 2026. The event will be presented both in-person at the Largo Public Library and online via Zoom.
Diana is an Accredited Genealogist, author, and speaker with 22 years of research experience. Her area of expertise is the United States Gulf South Region. A graduate of Brigham Young University, Magna Cum Laude, with a bachelor’s degree in education, she applies her passion for teaching to genealogy. She holds credentials through ICAPGen (International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists). She also created Research Like a Pro study group and e-course to guide researchers through the RLP process. Diana is a member of the National Genealogical Society, the Utah Genealogical Society, and the Association of Professional Genealogists. She is dedicated to helping others unravel their family history mysteries. Find her website at FamilyLocket.com
The PGS full-day seminar will be both in-person at the Largo Library and on-line via Zoom. Registration begins 1 January 2026. Click HERE to download the seminar brochure or pick up at Largo Library PGS genealogy area on second floor.
During this day-long event, Diana will give four presentations that will offer something for everyone regardless of their experience. The presentations are:
Diana Elder
(1) Same Name Evidence Analysis
(2) Ancestors Lives in Small Bites
(3) Practical Approach for AI
(4) Elusive Southern Ancestors
In addition to Diana, additional speakers will present after the lunch break. Taneya Koonce will speak on “Internet Archive” and Debbie Wilson Smyth will present on “Befuddled by the Records.” The breakout speakers will also present both in-person and online.
On the day of the event, the library doors and the Zoom meeting will open at 8:00 AM (ET) with the first presentation kicking off at 9:00 AM. A conference booklet, including presentation handouts, will be available to all registrants. All participants who provide their email address will also get a link to all the seminar recordings.
The PGS education seminar is a highlight for both members and guests. Novice researchers and experienced genealogists alike will find valuable tips and tricks.
Registration starts January 1, 2026.
Starting New Year’s Day at PinellasGenealogySociety.com, register and pay online. Mark your calendars now! The registration fee for PGS members is $40 and for non-members is $50 when ordering before February 18, 2026. PGS membership and box lunches are available for pre-purchase. Click HERE to download the PGS seminar information brochure.
Register online and pay via PayPal on this website starting January 1, 2026. Mark your calendar!
Paper forms will be processed starting January 1. Register by postal mail and check using the paper registration form available HERE and at the Largo Library in the Genealogy Center.
Seating is limited! Register early! Save $10 by registering through February 17, 2026 for the discounted seminar prices listed above. Registration and payments received after February 17, will be $50 for members and $60 for non-members (and pre-purchase lunch may not be available).