Sat, Feb 07
|Webinar
Webinar
SCGS's online Webinar Series hosts Mark Cross on Saturday, February 7. His topic: "Indexing Errors: How to Find Records When You Can't Find Records."
Time & Details
Feb 07, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PST
Webinar
About the Event
The Southern California Genealogical Society's popular online Webinar Series hosts genealogist Mark Cross on Saturday, February 7, from 10 to 11 a.m. PST.
About the Webinar
Can’t find a record you know should be there?
Indexers do incredible work that makes genealogical records searchable by name, date, and key details—but even the best indexing isn’t perfect. Names get misspelled, misread, or missed entirely, leaving important records frustratingly out of reach.
In this SCGS presentation, you’ll learn how to outsmart bad indexing. Discover proven strategies, real-world examples, and practical methodologies for locating records that don’t show up in a simple search. If you’ve ever hit a brick wall because a record “doesn’t exist,” this session will show you how to dig deeper—and find it.
Perfect for genealogists of all levels who want better search results and fewer dead ends.