User:Laterj

=Jack Later AG®= Jack Later has been doing genealogical research for over twenty-five years. In July of 2022 he earned the Accredited Genealogist (AG®) credentials through the International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists (ICAPGen®). He specializes in the South-Central Region of the United States. This includes the states of Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Texas, and Louisiana. He is also experienced in Native American and African American genealogy. Although accredited in the states above, he has also done research in most of the other states, Canada, and the U.K.

In addition to his work at the FamilySearch Library, he has over twenty-five years teaching experience. He is a Biology and Human Physiology Professor at Utah Valley University and Salt Lake Community College

Employment and Service

 * FamilySearch Library, Volunteer/Specialist, September 2022 - July 2023
 * FamilySearch Library, Research Specialist U.S. and Canada Team - July 2023 - Current
 * Temple and Family History Lead and Consultant, Park Stake and Park 1st Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints - 2018-2023

Education

 * Utah State University (BS) Biology/Secondary Education
 * Oregon State University (MS Equivalent) Biochemistry
 * Salt Lake Community College: Genealogy Research Writing Certificate
 * FamilySearch Library Tier Training, Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced (Nearly Complete).

Credentials

 * Accredited Genealogist® through International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists (ICAPGen) for the South-Central region of the United States. This includes the states of Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Texas and Louisiana.

Past Presentations:
Utah Genealogical Association (UGA) - How to Find Hidden Genealogical Treasures in Chronicling America and Newspapers.com

Monthly Genealogical Training 2018-2023 - Beginning and Advanced, Individuals and Groups - Park Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

Publications
Four Generation Research Report of Minnie Wilcox and Her Ancestors, 2021

FamilySearch Wiki Articles
Contributor: Alabama Coushatta Tribe

Archives Researched in
The State Historical Society of Missouri

Missouri State Archives

Kansas Historical Society

Gateway to Oklahoma History

Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Portal to Texas History

Texas General Land Office

Arkansas Digital Archives

Louisiana State Archives

Memberships

 * International Commission for Accreditation of Professional Genealogists
 * St. Louis Genealogical Society