Henry Z "Hank" Jones Jr., FASG

Hank has been a professional genealogist for thirty years, specializing in 18th century Palatine immigrants. He is a Fellow of the American Society of Genealogists, and is the author of several books, listed below, as well as many articles in The American Genealogist, the National Genealogical Society Quarterly, Genealogical Journal, and other major periodicals. Hank's 25-year acting career in motion pictures and television included 8 Walt Disney movies, several films for MGM, 20th Century Fox, and Universal Studios, more than 300 network TV programs, and more than 500 national radio and TV commercials. His albums appear on the labels of RCA, Capitol, and Epitome Records. He has a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Stanford University. Visit Hank's Web site at http://www.HankJones.com.

Genealogy in the New Millennium	An Insightful talk about what's ahead in this amazing world of new genealogical technology, emphasizing how our new tools should never be allowed to divert us from celebrating the humanity of our ancestors.
Tracing the Origins of Early 18th Century Palatine & Other Emigrants	A lively discussion emphasizing the how-to's of pinpointing and then fully tracing the European roots of our ancestors. A step-by-step plan of attack, showing how "They Came Together, They Stayed Together!"
The Palatine Families of New York	A detailed examination of group emigration to America, drawn from Hank's 24-year project that chronicled all 847 "1709er" German families (for which he won the Donald L. Jacobus Prize as Best Genealogical Work of the Year).
The Great Genealogists & What Made Them Great!	Some legendary family historians of the past, and how they attained successful research results. By studying their attitudes and methodology, we can improve our own genealogical work and bring it to a higher level of quality.
Saints, Sinners & an Occasional Horsethief: Some Emigrant Stories	Poignant and humorous adventures and anecdotes relating to our courageous forefathers, culled from documents detailing the trails and tribulations they faced when coming to the new world.
When the Sources are Wrong!	A study of primary and secondary sources often found to be in error, how to spot them and then overcome these troublesome obstacles as we climb the family tree. This topic is a universal one -- touching every ethnic group and every timeframe!
I Don't Chase Dead Germans-- They Chase Me!	A humorous look at the influence of serendipity and intuitive nudges in genealogy, drawn from the experiences of more than 200 prominent family historians who contributed to Hank's book, Psychic Roots, published by the Genealogical Publishing Company.
How Psychic Roots Became an "Unsolved Mystery!"	Hank shares his adventures behind the NBC-TV dramatization of his ground-breaking bestseller (now in its 8th printing) and relates even more amazing serendipitous experiences contributed by genealogists worldwide for his sequel More Psychic Roots.
Family Tradition: How to Separate Fact from Fiction in Genealogical Research	A look at how long-held family traditions can be twisted and changed over the years. Using Jost Hite, "The Baron of the Shenandoah Valley," as a textbook example of how tradition can go wrong, this documented study has lessons for us all.

National Genealogical Society Conferences
Salt Lake City, UT
St. Paul, MN
Portland, OR
Houston, TX
San Diego, CA
Nashville, TN
Valley Forge, PA (Banquet Speaker)

Federation of Genealogical Society Conferences
Cincinnati, OH
Boston, MA
Fort Wayne, IN
St. Louis, MO
Richmond, VA
Seattle, WA

National Palatines to America Conferences
Michigan
New York
Pennsylvania
West Virginia

Author of the following seven books:

The Palatine Families of New York--1710

Elected a Fellow of the American Society of Genealogists
(membership limited to 50 worldwide)

Winner of Donald Lines Jacobus Prize as
Best Genealogical Book of the Year for
The Palatine Families of New York--1710

National Genealogical Society Award of Merit for
Distinguished Work in Genealogy