Bio: Larry W. Thomas is a professional genealogist and national speaker focused on research methodology, courthouse records, and the disciplined construction of genealogical proof arguments. A retired U.S. Army Captain with an MBA and PMP certification, he approaches family history with analytical rigor and structured reasoning. Larry specializes in resolving complex lineage questions through indirect evidence and careful application of the Genealogical Proof Standard. His presentations are practical, conversational, and case-driven --designed to make rigorous methodology understandable, engaging, and immediately applicable.