Genealogical Research
Are you ready to discover more about the ancestors in your family tree? Or perhaps you’re looking to join a lineage society, but need some help getting your application ready. Genealogical research may be just what you need. My research specialties include:
- Virginia, North Carolina, and Hudson Valley
- Construction of family trees
- Brick walls
- Lineage society applications
I frequently work with the following societies: Jamestowne, Mayflower, Holland Dames, SAR, DAR, Sons of the Revolution, Founders of New Jersey, Daughters of the American Colonists, National Society of Colonial Dames of the Seventeenth Century, and individual family societies.
Education & Presentations
I teach genealogy classes at Senior Community Centers and Libraries. Class topics include:
- Origins of Genealogy
- Methodology
- Census Records
- Vital Records
- Land
- Court
- Probate and Inventories
- Military
- Church and Religious Records
- Immigration
- Newspapers
I also offer standalone presentations including, “How to Join a Genealogical Society” and “How Genealogical Records Enable Restoration of an Historic Home.”
My first online course, “Gifts from Our Ancestors” will debut in 2023.
Coaching
If you’re ready to start searching for your family on your own, consider one-on-one coaching where you will learn how to build your family tree.
Coaching sessions are available both virtually and in-person (location permitting).
Record Retrieval
I provide record retrieval services at the Library of Virginia in Richmond and Slover Library in Norfolk, Virginia.
