Denise Picard Lindgren

GenProof Study Groups - 8 Week Program [Thurs. 11 a.m. EST]

Study Groups to Help You Master Genealogical Proof

GenProof Study Groups

Join our GenProof Study Groups every Thursday at 11 a.m. EST for an 8-week program to help you Master Genealogical Proof

<h2>GenProof Study Groups - 8 Week Program [Thurs. 11 a.m. EST]</h2>Welcome to our GenProof Study Groups! Join us every Tuesday at 3 p.m. EST for an 8-week program. Our program offers genealogists a guided exploration of Mastering Genealogical Proof, by Thomas W. Jones, in a group-study format. Under the leadership of a skilled volunteer mentor we provide live discussions in Zoom, online discussions in Basecamp, and independent reading and written assignments, supported by the book’s content and additional proprietary materials.

Registration:Registration for this event will open on 1 August 2025 at noon ET and close on 18 September 2025 at noon ET. When registration is open, you can select the "Register" button to view available days and times shown in Eastern US/Canada time zone.Our Fall 2025 Thursday morning session will begin the week of 25 September 2025 and conclude the week of 13 November 2025. Each study group is limited to ten students.Enrollment is“first come, first served,” and there are no waiting lists.Mentor Denise Picard Lindgren's Bio:Personally, I got started in genealogy in late 2008, after my mother’s never-married sister died. As a potential heir, I received her death certificate, which said that her father—my grandfather—had been born in Keene, New Hampshire. My curiosity was piqued, as my husband and I had recently purchased a home in N.H., some twenty-five miles away from Keene. Soon after, I stopped in the Keene City Hall to find my grandfather’s birth record. It named his parents—two names I hadn’t heard before—and I was hooked.In 2010, with barely a year’s research experience, I took the Boston University Genealogical Research Certificate course (OL4). It was intense, but it was one of the best things I ever did. There is always more to learn in genealogy, which I love. I am a perpetual student and have attended MAAGI, SLIG, GRIP, IGHR, and GenFed, most numerous times, as well as regional and national genealogical conferences.I consider myself a professional genealogist, even though I do not take clients. My focus is teaching, editing, and writing:• I currently facilitate in BU’s Genealogical Principles course• In the past I have also facilitated in BU’s Genealogical Research Certificate course• I’m a mentor in the NGS’s Advanced Genealogical Research Course• I have spoken locally and regionally on genealogical topics• I am currently the associate editor of Rhode Island Roots, the journal of the Rhode Island Genealogical Society• I spent several years as an editorial assistant at the NGSQ• I took first place in the Massachusetts Society of Genealogists’ writing contest with my article,“Strong-Minded and with Good Common Sense: The Fairbank and Parker Women of Harvard, Mass., and Acworth, N.H."• I took second place in the Chicago Society of Genealogists’ writing contest with my article about an early malpractice suit in New Hampshire; “A Warning to All Quacks and Incompetent Physicians: Dr. Milton Parker of Acworth, New Hampshire; Kanawha, Virginia; and Chicago, Illinois”I am a lifetime member of DAR, NGS, NEHGS, ACGS, CGS, NAHA, and AAHGS, among others. I am the DAR point person in Massachusetts for proving Patriots of Color.I live in MetroWest Boston with two Manx cats—you should see their pedigrees! They are named after my and my husband’s maternal grandfathers. Our household has recently welcomed a Maine Coon kitten as well—what a terror! He is named after my latest DAR patriot, for whom I hope to open up a new line with my supplemental application. Joining lineage societies is one way I use to memorialize my research.Genealogy is a pursuit that I find absorbing, relaxing, and flat-out fun.I look forward to meeting you and learning together!Cancellation Policy:If for any reason you need to withdraw from the program before registration closes, we can refund your tuition less Eventbrite's small processing fee. We are unable to provide refunds for withdrawals after registration closes.For More Information:Website: <a href="https://genproofstudygroups.com/" title="https://genproofstudygroups.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://genproofstudygroups.com/</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/GenProofStudyGroups" title="https://www.facebook.com/GenProofStudyGroups" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.facebook.com/GenProofStudyGroups</a>Email: <a href="mailto:genproofstudygroups@gmail.com" title="mailto:genproofstudygroups@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">genproofstudygroups@gmail.com</a>Be sure to add our email address to your contacts so you receive important information about your registration!

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