In “Genealogical Grit: Developing Perseverance in Your Research,” attendees will learn how to overcome the common roadblocks that lead many researchers to give up when answers become elusive. Moving beyond the frustration of missing records or broken links, the presentation explores “genealogical perseverance” through real-world examples of how to navigate general access problems and difficult-to-research ancestors. Participants will discover how to utilize advanced methodology and strategies—such as the FAN Club, DNA analysis, and detailed timelines—to solve complex identity problems involving individuals with identical names. By expanding their toolkit to include specialized search tools like WorldCat and ArchiveGRID, researchers will gain the skills and “grit” necessary to locate elusive digitized collections and online books, ensuring they never stop just because a single search failed to return results.