Connections Reflections

Just a few of the presentations I attended at Connections2025

Just back from three days of learning in Brisbane my thanks to GSQ, AFFHO and History Queensland for hosting an excellent conference. The mix of historical content along with AI advances and traditional genealogy was a good combination.

The opportunity to meet and mingle with like minded souls who are all keen to learn and share their expertise was a bonus. I caught up with many geni-mates known online and others I knew in real life.

Now to to refocus my research:

• Investigate the networks or friends and neighbours of my ancestors more closely
• Investigate the other passengers who travelled with my ancestors, were they from similar villages, towns, where did they settle etc.
• Pay more attention to the political and social circumstances of the time
• Work more on the organisation of my genealogical records and photos
• Continue to use a variety of AI tools for routine data extraction and organisation tasks

Family history is never finished, there is always more one can learn and do no matter one's age. Being open to learning keeps the brain active. 

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