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Isabella Smyth & the Inner Circle of Jamestown: A Classic and AI-Assisted Genealogical Investigation

The narrative explores Isabella Perry’s life, a prominent figure in early Virginia, using both traditional genealogy and AI analysis. Isabella, arriving in Jamestown with her husband, navigated a challenging society, married three times, and testified in court, showcasing her influence. AI aids in understanding her connections within Jamestown’s dynamic social landscape. Continue reading Isabella Smyth & the Inner Circle of Jamestown: A Classic and AI-Assisted Genealogical Investigation

A Triumphant AI Genealogy Discovery

This is a story about genealogy research breakthroughs using FamilySearch.com’s recently released Artificial Intelligence (AI) program. A recent search with AI located two deeds with high value information. Background – A Missing Birth Record I first applied to the lineage society SAR (Society of the Sons of the American Revolution) through descent from my third-great-grandfather Thompson J. Wright, a son of Solomon Wright, a Revolutionary … Continue reading A Triumphant AI Genealogy Discovery