Dr. David McDonald has more than thirty years' research experience throughout the United States, Canada, and in various European countries, particularly the British Isles and Germany. A certified genealogist, he is a trustee of the Board for Certification of Genealogists and also serves on the Board of Directors for the National Genealogical Society.

He is a featured lecturer at national conferences sponsored by the National Genealogical Society, the Federation of Genealogical Societies, and various regional conferences across the US.

His workshops, often humorous, are always informative and engaging. Whether speaking on American records and their usefulness to beginners or on trans-Atlantic resources in England for advanced researchers, Dave's presentations are well-received by genealogists of all skill levels.

A pastor by profession, this is one who will not put the congregation to sleep!

His topics for this all-day event will be:

What Happened to Grandma's Church?
Overview of The Old Northwest Territory 
Transcription and Analyzing
Using Documents and Records to Construct the Ordinary Story of an Extraordinary Family