Debbie Wilson Smyth: Evidence Analysis – The Source, the Information, the Evidence

Debbie Wilson Smyth:  Evidence Analysis - The Source, the Information, the Evidence

When

April 9, 2026    
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Event Type

Effective evidence analysis requires analyzing not only the source, but also the information it contains and the evidence it provides. A genealogist must drill down past an index or abstract to analyze the original record. This presentation offers an in-
depth look into the evidence analysis process.

Debbie Wilson Smyth has been researching her family since 1993 and holds a Certificate in the Genealogical Research program from Boston University. As the owner of Oak Trails Genealogy Services, LLC, she provides professional genealogical services in research, education, consultation, and speaking. Her research focuses on midwestern and southern states, methodology, lineage society applications, and DNA. Debbie is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists and the Genealogy Speakers Guild, as well as a number of national, state, and local societies.

Register today for Zoom, or join us at Cooper Memorial Library for refreshments; meet us in Room 108 and see Michael Cassara on the big screen.