Michael John Neill | Researching the Entire Family & Beyond

Genealogy Fair | Presented by Toledo Library

Focusing only on the direct line can cause patterns, records, and information to go unnoticed. Learn from examples about the importance of extended family and associates of the ancestor of interest.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Michael John Neill earned a bachelor’s and master’s degree from Western Illinois University in Macomb, Illinois. He began genealogical research in the early 1980s, studying both his and his children’s families and has published books and lectured nationally on the topic since the late 1980s. His interests include methodology, land records, the immigrant experience, and reaching female ancestors, and is known for hosting annual trips to the Family History Library in Salt Lake City and the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Michael is also the creator of the popular Genealogy Tip of the Day which shares individual tips on a multitude of genealogy research topics and problem-solving each and every day by email.

Sensory Considerations: This room contains a mix of natural and artificial lighting. All speakers will use microphones.

Accessibility Details: Located on the first floor, accessed by elevator and/or stairs. All doors will feature an automatic function or be propped open prior to program start. Tile or low pile carpet throughout the building. Limited free parking is available in the attached garage. 

Please call Public Services at 419-259-5293 to request an accommodation at least two weeks prior to the program date.