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James Tanner

Name
James Tanner
Job Title
Genealogy researcher

James L. Tanner B.A; Spanish, M.A.; Linguistics, University of Utah,  J.D. Degree; Law, ASU. 2 years, Intelligence Analyst, U.S. Army. 39 years Arizona trial attorney. 41+ years genealogical research. Blogger of Genealogy’s Star blog. Ten years missionary at Mesa FSL. Presently serving at the BYU Family History Library. Member of FamilySearch GEDCOM Steering Committee. Chairman of the Board of Directors of The Family History Guide Association. Presenter at Expos and Conferences around the U.S., Canada, and Europe. Presenter of over 400 genealogy videos on YouTube.