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Gene Pennington    

Helping genealogy researchers to use and understand new technologies

I give presentations, webinars and classes throughout the year on a wide variety of subjects concerning computers and genealogy. I am the Research Director for the Pennington Research Association. I manage the websites and blogs for non-profit organizations.

I have an AS Degree in Administration of Justice from Marin Community College and a BS Degree in Administration of Justice from Golden Gate University.

I am a retired Captain from the San Rafael Police Department. I retired in 1999 after serving 32 years. While there I managed several different sections including Investigations, Patrol and Information Services (radio, communications and technology).

I started my own consulting business in 1999 and offer computer services to small business owners and to individuals. I provide training to groups and individuals for specific genealogy software programs. I provide training on how to use computer and Internet technology as well as tips and tricks to help with your genealogy research.

Speech Topics


Flipboard and Genealogy

Demonstration of Flipboard and how it can be used for genealogy research and how to create your own Flipboard ezine.

EverNote and Genealogy

Demonstration of general "how to" functions and features for EverNote.

The Genealogy Cloud

What is this "Cloud" all about and how can I use if for genealogy research?

Organizing Your Genealogy Research - Paper and Digital

Get control of your valuable genealogy research, books, materials and pictures.

MyHeritage.com - Tips and Tricks on Using MyHeritage.com

Demonstration of MyHeritage.com's website and all it's features. This is a three (3) part presentation. Each presentation is about 1 - 2 hours in length depending on questions and answers.

What Will Happen to Your Genealogy Research When You're Gone

Discussion and examples of how you can decide what to do with all your genealogy research when you're gone.

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File Management - How to Manage all those Genealogy Files

General and intermediate tips and tricks on how to manage all your genealogy files and pictures. Both on your computer and on the cloud.

Backups, Storage Methods and Devices

How to create and manage backups on a computer and/or the cloud for your genealogy research.

Tips for Printing and Publishing Family Histories

Basic and Intermediate tips for printing and publishing family histories.

Gedcom File - How to Create and How to Use

Basic steps for creating a gedcom file and how to use it for genealogy research.

Adobe Acrobat and Reader - Use for Genealogy Research

How to use Adobe Acrobat and Reader for genealogy research.

Using E-mail for Genealogy Research

How to use e-mail for basic genealogy research.

RootsMagic Genealogy Software

Provide basic and intermediate skills, tips and techniques for RootsMagic genealogy software.

Basic Genealogy Research - Web

Provide basic information, tips and techniques for doing genealogy research on the web.

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