The History of Genealogy

From Roman times through today, genealogy has been a rollercoaster. Craig Roberts Scott will tell us about genealogy’s evolution from centuries of genealogists working with varying agendas, to the recent creation of genealogical societies, genealogical standards and peer-reviewed journals. The world of genealogy has changed–and so have the agendas.

Craig Roberts Scott, CG, FUGA, has been a researcher for more than 35 years, specializing in problem-solving, military records, Quakers and publishing. He is president of Heritage Books, Inc.