Our 2026 Annual Meeting: Michael J. Leclerc, RI Roots Editor

Michael J. Leclerc, current editor of RI Roots, is a well-known professional genealogist who teaches family historians around the world. He has authored countless articles for genealogical journals and popular magazines. He is co-editor, with Henry B. Hoff, FASG, of Genealogical Writing in the 21st Century: A Guide to Register Style and More, Second Edition; editor of the fifth edition of the seminal guidebook Genealogist’s Handbook for New England Research; and author of the chapter on “Crafting Family Histories” in Professional Genealogy: Preparation, Practice, and Standards. He is formerly managing editor of the Association of Professional Genealogists Quarterly, contributing editor for American Ancestors, and consulting editor for the New England Historical and Genealogical Register.

At the annual meeting, he spoke about Resources at the American-French Genealogical Society.

Members have access to the recording in the Member-only area of our website.

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