Genealogy Seekers: Too Good to Be True

Program Type:

Genealogy

Age Group:

Adults
  • Registration is required for this event.
  • Registration will open on December 15, 2025 @ 10:00am.

Event Details

The genealogy world has a long history of fraudsters and fabricated facts. Good family historians want to create truthful trees and avoid being conned by information that looks “too good to be true!” In this lecture by Candace Marx, we learn about genealogy scams of the past and present, and discuss tips to avoid modern day “snake oil salesmen.” The Genealogical Proof Standard is also introduced, and we learn how it can be your best defense against family tree fraud. 

Candace Marx is the owner of Timeless Treasure Genealogy, specializing in Chicago and Midwestern family history research. She earned a Certificate in Genealogical Research from Boston University and is an alumni of the ProGen Study Program. She is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists (APG), the Genealogical Speakers Guild, and a Past President of the Illinois State Genealogical Society (ISGS).

 

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