{"id":8328,"date":"2026-02-02T13:35:30","date_gmt":"2026-02-02T18:35:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.baltimoregenealogysociety.org\/BCGShome\/?p=8328"},"modified":"2026-02-02T13:35:30","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T18:35:30","slug":"breaking-genealogy-brick-walls-with-ai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.baltimoregenealogysociety.org\/BCGShome\/breaking-genealogy-brick-walls-with-ai\/","title":{"rendered":"Breaking Genealogy Brick Walls with AI"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Breaking Genealogy Brick Walls with AI<br \/>\nPamela R Ellis<\/h3>\n<h5><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baltimoregenealogysociety.org\/BCGShome\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image0.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-8323\" src=\"https:\/\/www.baltimoregenealogysociety.org\/BCGShome\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image0-232x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"232\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.baltimoregenealogysociety.org\/BCGShome\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image0-232x300.jpeg 232w, https:\/\/www.baltimoregenealogysociety.org\/BCGShome\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image0.jpeg 495w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 232px) 100vw, 232px\" \/><\/a>FEBRUARY 22, SUNDAY 3 pm<\/h5>\n<p>Genealogical \u201cbrick walls\u201d challenge researchers at every level, from beginners just starting their family history journey, to seasoned genealogists with decades of experience. The Brick Wall: Breaking Genealogy Barriers with AI, introduces a practical, workbook-style approach that helps researchers think like an archivist, ask better questions, and uncover records they may never have realized existed.<\/p>\n<p>This book \u2014 and the accompanying talk \u2014 focuses on moving beyond simple name searches and learning how to search smarter. In this presentation, the author demonstrates how modern AI tools can be used as powerful research assistants \u2014 not as shortcuts, but as analytical partners. You will see how AI can help suggest overlooked record types, compare conflicting evidence, and tackle more complex genealogical problems.<\/p>\n<p>The talk emphasizes simplicity and clarity: how to search differently, how to understand results more effectively, and how to put AI to work on difficult tasks such as comparing records, analyzing timelines, and exploring alternate research paths. Real-world examples show how AI can support sound genealogical methodology while keeping the researcher firmly in control.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you are new to genealogy or an experienced researcher facing long-standing brick walls, this presentation offers practical strategies, fresh perspectives, and new tools to help move your research forward with confidence.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, select \u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baltimoregenealogysociety.org\/BCGShome\/program-of-speakers\/\"><strong>https:\/\/www.baltimoregenealogysociety.org\/BCGShome\/program-of-speakers\/<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Breaking Genealogy Brick Walls with AI Pamela R Ellis FEBRUARY 22, SUNDAY 3 pm Genealogical \u201cbrick walls\u201d challenge researchers at every level, from beginners just starting their family history journey, to seasoned genealogists with decades of experience. 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