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U.S. Great Lakes Region Accreditation: A Genealogical Treasure Trove

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A Legacy Family Tree Webinar on September 4, 2026

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📅 Friday, September 4 — 2:00 pm EST

📝 U.S. Great Lakes Region Accreditation: A Genealogical Treasure Trove

Come along on a journey through the Great Lakes region with Kaye Ford, Accredited Genealogist® Professional. She shares where to find genealogical treasure in records and repositories in the states of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin…even a bit of the Old Northwest Territory. Discover methodologies to help research in the Great Lakes region and take a peek at Ford’s Personal Reference Guide (PRG). If you have been considering accreditation in this region, Ford has a map to lead you to a treasure trove of genealogical riches!

🔗 Details and registration for U.S. Great Lakes Region Accreditation: A Genealogical Treasure Trove

Kay is ICAPGen’s third lecturer in a four-part ICAPGen series this year at Legacy Family Tree Webinars, following Torhild Shirley, AG® and Alice Childs, AG®.  In the coming months, we’ll hear from Bonnie Wade Mucia, AG®, AGLTM.

This webinar is free to watch live and for one week afterward. After that viewing period ends, a Legacy Family Tree Webinars subscription is required to access the recording.

About the Webinar Series:
The webinar series will focus on key aspects of accreditation—from exam preparation to regional methodologies. Whether you are just starting to explore accreditation or are deep into building your Four Generation Project, these sessions will provide practical, actionable guidance rooted in ICAPGen standards and requirements. Each episode is dedicated to helping researchers understand the accreditation process and build the regional expertise required to earn the Accredited Genealogist® credential.

We are grateful to Legacy Family Tree Webinars for providing a platform to make high-quality, accreditation-focused education more accessible to genealogists everywhere. We look forward to supporting candidates across all regions as they build their skills and prepare to become Accredited Genealogist professionals.

Stay connected for additional updates, resources, and future webinar dates. We hope you will join us for this exciting series!

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ICAPGen Credential Announcements: July 2026

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The International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists (ICAPGenSM) is pleased to recognize outstanding professionals who have recently achieved important milestones in their accreditation journeys.

Accreditation renewal affirms continued adherence to ICAPGen standards, ongoing professional development, and a sustained commitment to ethical, rigorous genealogical research.

Warm congratulations to the following Accredited Genealogist (AG®) professionals who have successfully renewed their credentials:

Susannah Beasley, US New England

Arturo Cuellar, Argentina and Colombia/Panama

Marissa Gardner, Germany

Tristan Tolman, US Mid-Atlantic

ICAPGen is proud to celebrate your achievements and grateful for the expertise you bring to our profession.

About the International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists (ICAPGen)
The International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists (ICAPGen℠) is a globally recognized credentialing organization dedicated to advancing professional excellence in genealogical research and reporting. Through rigorous written and oral examinations, ICAPGen evaluates and accredits genealogists who demonstrate depth of expertise, ethical practice, and mastery of regional research standards. Accredited Genealogist® professionals who earn ICAPGen credentials have met stringent competency benchmarks, providing clients and the public with confidence in their professional capabilities and commitment to industry best practices.