I received this information from my friend and society colleague Gail Burk:
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Genealogical Society of Santa Cruz County (GSSCC) Lecture Series
Co-hosted Online by GSSCC and the Santa Cruz Public Libraries (SCPL)
View meeting on Zoom or View In-person at Downtown Library (224 Church Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060)
To register for the Zoom meeting, please type in or click
Tuesday, 7 April 2026 1:00 PM PDT
Guest Speaker: Randy Seaver
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"From Census to Story: Bringing Ancestors to
Life with Evidence, Context and AI"
Genealogists are skilled at assembling evidence, documenting sources, and building proof -- but
sharing those findings as compelling stories requires a different set of tools. This presentation
demonstrates how artificial intelligence can assist in transforming well-documented research
into engaging biographies as well as carefully-grounded historical fiction that draws upon social
history and context. Attendees will learn how to maintain clear distinctions between
documented fact and informed imagination while preserving genealogical standards. Whether
writing straightforward life sketches or immersive narrative stories, participants will gain practical strategies to bring their ancestors to life in meaningful and responsible ways.
Randy Seaver is a fourth generation native San Diegan, a 1966 graduate of San Diego State
University, a retired aerospace engineer, a genealogist since 1988, and a family guy. He and his
wife, Angel Linda, have two daughters (one in the Santa Cruz mountains) and five
grandchildren. On his popular blog, Genea-Musings (https://www.geneamusings.com/), Randy
lists his occupation as “Genealogy Evangelist.” 2026 marks the 20th anniversary of Genea-
Musings.
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Disclosure: I am a member of this organization in Santa Cruz, California. I receive a free membership for presenting occasional presentations.
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