David M. McCorkle

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David is a land records expert with research experience in a wide variety of other records used by genealogists including court records, probate, colonial records, and governmental records. He has an extensive background in computer software, and has been working on using Artificial Intelligence tools to help researchers process evidence from these records in a more comprehensive and less time consuming manner.

He has given in-person, online, and hybrid lectures and workshops to national, state, and local genealogical and historical organizations, and well as corporate and government audiences. His topics include land grants, court records, digitization, maps, mapping tools, Artificial Intelligence, land records in general, DNA, land platting workshops, and introduction to genealogy.

For a detailed biography, please see About Us: David M. McCorkle

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Event Series Focus on North Carolina Part 1 – Saturdays

Focus on North Carolina: Some overlooked but useful collections at the State Archives – County Miscellaneous, CRX, and Treasurer/Comptroller

The State Archives of North Carolina holds the bulk of original state records and most of the older county records. Many collections are obvious targets for genealogical research like wills, court records, land grants, estate files, etc. However, there are several collections that are often overlooked that can contain valuable information not found elsewhere, and most are not online anywhere.

$25.00 – $85.00
Event Series Focus on North Carolina Part 1 – Weeknights

Focus on North Carolina: Some overlooked but useful collections at the State Archives – County Miscellaneous, CRX, and Treasurer/Comptroller

The State Archives of North Carolina holds the bulk of original state records and most of the older county records. Many collections are obvious targets for genealogical research like wills, court records, land grants, estate files, etc. However, there are several collections that are often overlooked that can contain valuable information not found elsewhere, and most are not online anywhere.

$25.00 – $85.00

Using Historical Maps and Mapping Tools in Genealogy

Historical maps can help identify your ancestor's neighbors, migration routes, churches, where they might be buried, and much more. This lecture will review the types of maps available online, where to find them, what they mean, and how to use various free mapping tools to combine different types of maps and data in order to create your own maps based on your research.

$25.00

How Far? How Heavy? How Much? When Did It Happen? Learn About the Different Numbers Our Ancestors Used in Their Daily Lives (General)

Genealogical researchers are always coming across numbers when researching their ancestors, but often don't know what they mean.  How far is a distance of 43 poles? Is a Troy ounce the same as a modern ounce? Is hogshead a real term or something the Beatles made up? How about money - was 10 pounds in Pennsylvania the same as 10 pounds in North Carolina? Even calendar dates can get confusing – what do they mean by February 15, 1745/6? This webinar will discuss the history and meaning of different measurements like lengths, weights, distances, and volume, as well as money and calendars to make your research more meaningful.

$25.00

Using Artificial Intelligence Tools for Land Records Analysis (Technology)

Artificial Intelligence tools can be used to quickly extract and organize information from individual land records or multiple records simultaneously, including all the parties involved and their roles, metes and bounds, public land descriptions, geographic features, and neighbors.   

$25.00

Using Historical Maps and Mapping Tools in Genealogy

Historical maps can help identify your ancestor's neighbors, migration routes, churches, where they might be buried, and much more. This lecture will review the types of maps available online, where to find them, what they mean, and how to use various free mapping tools to combine different types of maps and data in order to create your own maps based on your research.

$25.00

Using Artificial Intelligence Tools for Land Records Analysis (Technology)

Artificial Intelligence tools can be used to quickly extract and organize information from individual land records or multiple records simultaneously, including all the parties involved and their roles, metes and bounds, public land descriptions, geographic features, and neighbors.   

$25.00

Event Series Focus on North Carolina Part 2 – Saturdays

Focus on North Carolina: Introduction to NC Genealogy Research

Are you just starting to research your North Carolina ancestors, or have you researched for a while and hit brick walls and need a refresher?  This webinar starts at the very beginning with the founding of the area now called North Carolina, and continues forward through history noting many of the types of records created both common and obscure, how they can help your research, and where to find them both online and in record repositories.

$25.00 – $85.00
Event Series Focus on North Carolina Part 2 – Weeknights

Focus on North Carolina: Introduction to NC Genealogy Research

Are you just starting to research your North Carolina ancestors, or have you researched for a while and hit brick walls and need a refresher?  This webinar starts at the very beginning with the founding of the area now called North Carolina, and continues forward through history noting many of the types of records created both common and obscure, how they can help your research, and where to find them both online and in record repositories.

$25.00 – $85.00