Engaging a Professional Genealogist: Who, What, Where, When, and How?

Presented by Jean Wilcox Hibben

Palm Springs Genealogical Society presents "Engaging a Professional Genealogist: Who, What, Where, When, and How?" presented by Jean Wilcox Hibben.

This free program will be from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at the Mizell Center in their Community Room.

Climbing through the branches of your family tree can be rewarding, and sometimes frustrating as well. There are times when the best option is to hire a pro to guide you or even take over your research. But where do you start? Professional genealogist Jean Wilcox Hibben shares her experience and tips on how to get skilled professional help when you need it.  

Jean Wilcox Hibben, PhD, MA, former So. Cal. college speech professor (MA – Speech Communication; PhD – Folklore), is a national speaker and author. A member of the DAR, she is the former director and current family history consultant for the Corona, CA FamilySearch Center, has worked on background research for two genealogy television programs, and was a host for podcasts on social history. A former Board-Certified genealogist with over 45 years of research experience, she is a former board member of APG and past president of its So. Cal. Chapter; 1st Vice-president of the Corona Genealogical Society, as well as webmaster for that same organization; and participant on a number of other society boards. Jean writes the “Aunty Jeff” column for the Informer, the newsletter of the Jefferson County NY. Genealogical Society. Her website: circlemending.org.

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