Presented by Lori Samuelson on 6 May 2025.
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Navigating the Darker Side of Family History explores the delicate process of uncovering and handling sensitive genealogical discoveries. This presentation delves into the emotional and ethical challenges genealogists face when confronted with family secrets, from unexpected DNA results to historical transgressions, offering strategies for respectful communication and thoughtful preservation of family stories.
Lori Samuelson, M.A. Counseling, M.Ed., is an author, educator, researcher, and lecturer. Her blog, GenealogyAtHeart.com, focuses on sensitive subjects and heartwarming genealogical finds. Lori has presented at various state, national, and international genealogy conferences and has authored an eBook, Perseverance Amidst Adversity: The Ancestry of Three George Harbaughs.