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Contents 1 Professional Genealogy 2 WikiTree Projects 3 Michael Online 4 Ancestral Collections 4.1 Pedigree 4.2 Ancestors 4.2.1 Pre American Ancestors 4.2.2 Colonial American Ancestors 4.2.3 American Ancestors 4.2.4 Immigrant Ancestors 4.2.5 Linage Society Candidates 4.3 Cousins 4.4 Founders and First Families 4.5 Brick Walls 5 WikiTree Fun and Games 6 Genealogy Tools

Professional Genealogy

Missing Roots Genealogy

• October 2015 - Present: Member of the Association of Professional Genealogists
• Public presentations to share with genealogy groups.

1) Myths, Ledgends and Lies: The Dangers of Family History Research

2) The Wonders of WikiTree: Adventures in Collaborative Genealogy.

3) What's in your Genes? Deciphering DNA Testing.

4) Torrey's Treasures: Discovering the Hidden Gems Buried Inside New England Marriages Prior to 1700.

• May 2018 - Boston University, Center for Professional Education: Genealogical Research Certificate (OL26)

WikiTree Projects

• Michael's WikiTree Projects

Michael Online

• Michael's Personal Genealogy Site
• Linked In Profile
• The Never Ending Question
• Michael on Ancestry.com
• Mapping my New England Colonial Ancestors

Ancestral Collections

Pedigree

• Pedigree Completion Chart
• Ancestor List
• Stills-18 Tree Visualization
• Ahnentafel Ancestor Challenge

Instances of Pedigree Collapse

6th Generation - John K Ricker is the Father of Elijah John Ricker and Nancy Ann Ricker, 3rd Great Grandparents (Father's line: Maynard Stills)

7th Generation - Johann Peter Ricker is the father of John K Ricker and Eva Ricker (Father's line: Maynard Stills)

9th Generation - Nathaniel Bonnell Jr. is the father of James Bonnell and the Grandfather of Sarah Broadwell. James married his Niece. (Father's line: Maynard Stills)

11th Generation - William Bunnell is the father of Nathaniel Bunnell (Father's line: Maynard Stills) and Mary Bunnell (Mother's Line: Martha Culp)

Ancestors

Pre American Ancestors

• Royal - Surety Baron's

Colonial American Ancestors

• Puritan Ancestors
• Huguenot Ancestors
• New Netherland Ancestors
• Southern Colonies Ancestors
• Colonial Wars Ancestors
• Rhode Island Roots
• American to Colonial Gateway Ancestors

American Ancestors

• Brushes with George Washington
• Patriot Ancestors
• War of 1812 Ancestors
• Civil War Ancestors
• Post Civil War Ancestors

Immigrant Ancestors

• German Ancestors
• Irish Ancestors
• English Ancestors
• Immigrant Ancestors
• Post Revolution Immigrant Ancestors

Linage Society Candidates

• Lineage Society Candidates

Cousins

• WikiTree Cousins
• Mayflower Cousins
• Founding Father Cousins
• Presidential Cousins and Presidential Wives Cousins
• Geeky Cousins
• Rhode Island Connections
• Colorado Connections

Founders and First Families

• Founders and First Families

Brick Walls

• Brick Walls and Dead Ends

WikiTree Fun and Games

• Michael's Pets
• George Washington's Presidential Cousins
• US Presidential Relationships to King John Plantagenet
• WikiTree Tops Peter Roberts Work
• Space: Encounters with George Washington

Genealogy Tools

• My To Do's
• Family Search Place Name Database
• RootsSearch
• Space: StillsSandbox
• Space: Michael's Image Files
• Space: Michael's Profile Format Sample