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Linda Debe is a genealogical lecturer, writer, and perpetual student whose four decades of research experience have made her one of the most sought-after voices in the field. Affectionately known as the Sleepless Genealogist — a moniker that perfectly captures her relentless passion — she brings equal parts expertise, humor, and innovation to everything she does.

Linda's specialties lie where few genealogists dare to venture: the intersection of maps, deeds, and technology. A Microsoft Office Certified professional in both Access and Excel, she has built a reputation for transforming chaotic research into elegant, data-driven systems. Her guiding philosophy — work smarter, not harder — isn't just a motto; it's a methodology she teaches to researchers across North America.

Graduate of ProGen 54

Microsoft Office Certified in Access and Excel

Technology, US Military (WWI), Native American Research,

AppGen 12 hour course on Native American Research
(From Sea to Shining Sea)

IGHR Maps Course (3 lectures- Google my Maps, Metes and Bounds, and Intro to Deed Mapper))

RootsTech 2026 - Pre 1850 Census Turning Tick Marks into People