May 2026 Meeting
AI (Artificial Intelligence) is the latest power-tool in the Genealogists’ Toolbox! Join us for our May 4th General Meeting for the following presentation by Mark Thompson (one half of the Family History AI Show with Steve Little) to learn how to harness this powerful new tool!
Using AI to Research Documents and Letters Do you have old family letters and documents waiting to be explored? In this beginner-friendly session, learn how artificial intelligence can assist you in analyzing and researching your family’s personal archives. From summarizing key points to quickly identifying names and relationships, AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude can help you speed up your research. You’ll also learn how to responsibly use some of the amazing, but riskier, aspects of AI like transcription and translation. Join Mark Thompson to learn how AI can lighten the load and help you reveal the rich history hidden in your family archive!
About Mark Thompson:
Mark Thompson is a professional genealogist and public speaker specializing in the application of artificial intelligence to genealogy. As co-host of the Family History AI Show podcast alongside Steve Little, Mark helps genealogists bridge the gap between high technology and their family history research.
With a background in executive IT leadership, Mark brings a unique perspective to the rapidly evolving field of AI-assisted genealogy. He currently serves as President of the Victoria Genealogical Society and chairs their DNA Special Interest Group.
A member of the Association of Professional Genealogists, Mark is a frequent presenter on technology-centric genealogy topics including AI, Genetic Genealogy, and Family Archiving. When not exploring family histories, he enjoys photographing nature in his home province of British Columbia.
Contact: MarkThompson@MakingFamilyHistory.com | www.makingfamilyhistory.com
Bite-size Presentation: Pre-1841 UK and Ireland Census, with KDGS member, Marlene Crane
