New: AI Quick Start Handout for Gemini and Claude
A one-page reference guide covering privacy setup, how to configure a genealogist persona, five ready-to-use prompts, and GPS reminders for Gemini and Claude.
March 5, 2026
Learn MoreCourses & Modules
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Puerto Rican Slave Records Course Now Available
February 27, 2026: A new four-module course covers the 1872 Registro Central de Esclavos, including step-by-step research workflows, a bilingual glossary of key terms, and a printable extraction worksheet. Available in English and Spanish.
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Census Records: Module 4 Fully Updated
February 27, 2026: Module 4, covering U.S. Federal Census records from 1910 to 1950, has been expanded with new content, additional examples, and updated resource links.
Research Guides
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New Guide: Genealogical Proof Standard
January 1, 2026: A practical reference covering the five GPS elements and how to apply them to Puerto Rican research, with worked examples and a compliance checklist.
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New Guide: Genealogical Spanish Glossary
January 1, 2026: More than 200 terms from Puerto Rican civil and church records, with definitions, usage examples, and notes on historical spelling variations.
Site Features
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New: AI Quick Start Handout for Gemini and Claude
March 5, 2026: A one-page reference guide covering privacy setup, how to configure a genealogist persona, five ready-to-use prompts, and GPS reminders for Gemini and Claude.
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New: AI Best Practices for Genealogists
March 5, 2026: The AI in Genealogy page is now split into two: a short intro for new members and a full best practices reference covering limitations, GPS compliance, and privacy.
Coming Soon
These projects are currently in progress:
- Member Resources: Downloadable Templates — Research logs, family group sheets, source citation worksheets, and more. Practical tools for organizing your Puerto Rican genealogical research.
- Research Guide: DNA Testing for Puerto Rican Ancestry — A dedicated guide to DNA testing in Puerto Rican research, covering testing options, interpreting results, and GPS-compliant documentation.
- Census Records Modules 5 and 10 — Module 5 (Municipal and Barrio Enumerations) and Module 10 (Using AI for Census Analysis) are being expanded with full content to complete the 10-module course.
Archive
Earlier updates are organized by year as the list grows.
- 2025 archive coming soon