Join us at the Society of Genealogists on 21 November, from 1pm to 5.30pm, for a free afternoon of expert talks and Q&A.
Speakers Mark Bayley and Donna Rutherford will explore practical tools, techniques and record collections, reveal how to pin down your ancestors, and demonstrate how AI can help break through stubborn research barriers.
This is a hybrid event, you can attend in person at the Society of Genealogists, Wharf Road, London, or join live online. Tickets are free but booking is essential.
- You can attend in-person at our Resource Hub in London where the presenters will be live and available for advice or watch online via Zoom. The option to choose either online or in-person appears before checkout
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About the Speaker
Mark Bayley
Working as the head of online development for TheGenealogist and also as a Director of S&N British Data Archive, Mark has been involved in many aspects of genealogy and the family business from an early age. During his time at university, Mark followed a passion for technology, studying Computer Science. A combination of interests in web design, social networks and genealogy led him to develop TreeView for his dissertation. http://treeview.co.uk/ is a free online family tree builder that lets you record, display, chart, import, export and share genealogical information. Mark graduated with a first-class honours degree and joined the company full time. Mark doesn’t just develop new genealogical research tools. At evenings and weekends, he can be found giving talks on breaking down brick walls using these tools along with alternative record sets at events across the country.
About the Speaker
Donna Rutherford
Donna Rutherford, a London-based Genetic Genealogist, blends New Zealand heritage with ancestral ties to England, Scotland, and Ireland. Her fascination with genealogy began in her teens, and in 2015, she took her first DNA test. Since 2017, Donna has shared her expertise internationally, demystifying DNA for audiences. As a Facebook group administrator, she guides others through DNA mysteries, encouraging them to learn more about using DNA in their own genealogy research. Donna specialises in solving tricky DNA cases such as unknown parentage, surprise results and foundlings.
21/11/2026
13:00 - 17:30
Society of Genealogists / Online
A free afternoon of expert talks and Q&A with The Genealogist