First week of the WikiTree Challenge for 2025 Kathryn Lake Hogan

 

The WikiTree Challenge unites genealogists worldwide in a fascinating collaborative research project. While participants might start exploring roots - whether in Canada or the United States - they soon find themselves tracing family connections across continents, sharing expertise and discoveries along the way.

This January's challenge features professional genealogist and longtime WikiTree member Kathryn Lake Hogan. 

"Hailing from Ontario, Kathryn's lineage includes a mixture of Canadian, Loyalist and New England branches and roots connecting her to England and Wales. But her passion doesn't stop at her own genealogy; Kathryn's mission is to help others discover their Canadian ancestral connections. Kathryn's dynamic presentations, ranging from society meetings to research institutes, have earned her a reputation as one of the leading voices in Canadian genealogy." 

The heart of this challenge lies in expanding family connections out to seven degrees from our guest star, including all marriage-related links. This means diving deep into family trees to uncover second spouses, their parents, and extended family members, creating a rich tapestry of interconnected lives.

Join us for this exciting journey:

• Challenge Kick-off/Overview: Thursday, January 9th at Noon EST (Zoom)
• Progress Check-in: Saturday, January 11th at Noon EST (Zoom)
• Wrap-up Discussion: Thursday, January 16th at Noon EST (Zoom)
• Guest Star Reveal: Thursday, January 23rd at 8pm EST (WikiTree YouTube channel)