AGS September Virtual Genealogical Program

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Question Everything: Sharpen Evaluation,
Avoid Assumptions, and Clarify Your Writing

Presented by Kelley Conner Lear 

​Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 11:oo a.m. ET

This program is FREE for all.
Registration is now CLOSED for this program.
We invite you to ​JOIN AGS!
Asking yourself the right questions can transform your research, analysis, and writing. In this session, we’ll look at how questioning yourself guided by Genealogy Standards can help you test assumptions, ensure thorough analysis, and refine your writing. Whether you’re working through conflicting evidence, or polishing a proof argument, these simple strategies will sharpen your work.
A West Virginia native and former advertising creative director, Kelley Conner Lear brings twenty years of communication experience to her genealogy practice. Her research in Central Appalachia and the surrounding regions focuses on the lives of often-overlooked ancestors. Kelley is a Certified Genealogist® and a Trustee of the Board for Certification of Genealogists. She serves as president of the Virginia Genealogical Society, where she has been a Board member since 2022. She recently taught in the SLIG Advanced Evidence Analysis Practicum (2025), mentored ProGen 69, and chaired APG's Professional Development Committee, serving on its board from 2023 to 2025. Kelley has presented nationally and internationally at RootsTech and NGS and on Legacy Family Tree webinars. She holds a B.A. in Communications and is an alumna of ProGen 52, Certification Practicum 2, and GenFed. Kelley is committed to supporting high-quality genealogical work and education guided by Genealogy Standards.
Limited seating to view the virtual presentation will be offered at Adamson Library. ​
To reserve a seat, please call (706) 722-4073.
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The Adamson Library is located at 1058 Claussen Road, Suite 108, Augusta GA 30907.