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From Census to Story with Randy Seaver

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 GeneaMusings.

TO WATCH FROM HOME, ONLINE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED THROUGH THE SCPL WEBSITE

TO ATTEND IN PERSON: NO REGISTRATION IS NEEDED TO VIEW THE LIVE STREAM IN THE UPSTAIRS MEETING ROOM AT THE DOWNTOWN LIBRARY