Timelines are far more than simple chronological lists—they are powerful analytical tools that can illuminate patterns, highlight inconsistencies, and bring clarity to even the most challenging genealogical problems. In this talk, Cyndi Ingle demonstrates how building a well-constructed timeline can become the key to breaking through long-standing research barriers.
Drawing on a range of online tools, software options, and digital strategies, Cyndi guides attendees through practical methods for assembling, organising, and interpreting the chronological details of an ancestor’s life. She will show how timelines can reveal gaps in the record, suggest new avenues for investigation, and help genealogists correlate evidence across multiple sources.
Whether you are working through a stubborn brick wall or simply wish to deepen your understanding of an ancestor’s daily world, this session offers both inspiration and hands-on techniques. Participants will come away equipped to create timelines that not only document the past but actively advance their research.
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About the Speaker
Cyndi Ingle
Cyndi Ingle is the creator and innovator behind the award-winning and globally recognized CyndisList.com, a free categorized list of more than 320,000 links for genealogical research. In its 28 years online Cyndi’s List has consistently remained in the top tiers for genealogical research tools online. It helps millions of visitors worldwide and has been featured in the media and diverse publications, including ABC News, NBC News, the BBC, National Public Radio, USA Today, Time, Newsweek, Parade, People Magazine, Wired, Ancestry Magazine, Family Tree Magazine, Family Chronicle, and Internet Genealogy magazines. Cyndi, a genealogist for more than 44 years, has an expertise in using technology for genealogy. Additionally, her many active years in genealogy have also resulted in a specialty for research in the United States and bringing together traditional methodology with organization, computers, software, and the Internet. Cyndi is the recipient of the 2018 Society of Genealogists Prince Michael of Kent Award, the 2016 National Genealogical Society President's Citation, and many other awards and honors. She has served in several capacities for genealogical organizations. Cyndi is an internationally-known guest lecturer for various genealogical meetings, seminars, and webinars (http://www.cyndislist.com/speaking-calendar/). She coordinated courses for the Genealogical Institute of Pittsburgh (GRIP) and the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG), and she has authored numerous articles and three books. Cyndi is a columnist for the Association of Professional Genealogists Quarterly. She is the Executive Director for the Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research. Cyndi, her mother, son, and two Boston Terriers live in Edgewood, Washington.
