Amber Oldenburg
Helping you discover your family history, one branch at a time.
One Branch At A Time
Genealogist, Lecturer, and Social Media Manager
Currently accepting clients for...
- Family History Research
- Speaking / Presenting
- Writing /Publishing
Family History Research
- Document Retrieval / Record Agent
- Family History Research
- Immigration / Naturalization
- Tutor / Coach
Speaking/Presenting
- Family History Research
- Methodology & Resources
- Available for in-person events
- Available for virtual events
Writing/Publishing
- Author/Writer
- Graphic Designer
- Tutor / Coach
Other Speciality
- Event / Reunion / Travel Planning
- House Historian / Local History
Amber Oldenburg is a genealogist, lecturer, and social media manager at Your DNA Guide, with a degree in Family History Research from Brigham Young University-Idaho. She as serves an online instructor in the Family History Research program at BYU-Idaho. She suffers from an incurable case of wanderlust and is an occasional procrasibaker, who specializes in Midwest research. She is passionate about pioneers and homesteaders and is pursuing accreditation in the North Central Region from the International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists.
Geographic Specialities
United States Midwest and Great Lakes Regions.
United States Midwest and Great Lakes Regions.
Testimonials
While performing research on my Great Grandfather, I ran into a specific question regarding events that occurred in the Vigo County jail circa 1907. This information could not be accessed easily using the internet in most cases. Therefore I hired Amber to interface with the court/jail because of my driving distance and inability to efficiently obtain the information. Amber located all of the information I needed to answer my question within a couple of weeks. She was very honest, efficient, and affordable. She did not charge me for unnecessary tasks which I appreciated. I will hire Amber again in the future to tackle the tough research jobs." - Jeff Auler
While performing research on my Great Grandfather, I ran into a specific question regarding events that occurred in the Vigo County jail circa 1907. This information could not be accessed easily using the internet in most cases. Therefore I hired Amber to interface with the court/jail because of my driving distance and inability to efficiently obtain the information. Amber located all of the information I needed to answer my question within a couple of weeks. She was very honest, efficient, and affordable. She did not charge me for unnecessary tasks which I appreciated. I will hire Amber again in the future to tackle the tough research jobs." - Jeff Auler
Additional specialities or search keywords
Homestead Records, World War I Women's Registration
Homestead Records, World War I Women's Registration
Publications/Media
The Enduring Legacy of the Homestead Act Crossroads Magazine (Utah Genealogical Society) Summer 2024 Simon Says ?Use WeAre.XYZ to Give Your Past a Future!? Crossroads Magazine (Utah Genealogical Association) Spring 2024 Pioneer Trails Crossroads Magazine (Utah Genealogical Association) Winter 2024 Preserving Our Life Stories with Virtual Reality Crossroads Magazine (Utah Genealogical Association) Fall 2022 Indiana Research Guide Family Tree Magazine (US) September/October 2022 Spotlight on the Virtual Genealogical Association Family Tree Magazine (UK) February 2020
The Enduring Legacy of the Homestead Act Crossroads Magazine (Utah Genealogical Society) Summer 2024 Simon Says ?Use WeAre.XYZ to Give Your Past a Future!? Crossroads Magazine (Utah Genealogical Association) Spring 2024 Pioneer Trails Crossroads Magazine (Utah Genealogical Association) Winter 2024 Preserving Our Life Stories with Virtual Reality Crossroads Magazine (Utah Genealogical Association) Fall 2022 Indiana Research Guide Family Tree Magazine (US) September/October 2022 Spotlight on the Virtual Genealogical Association Family Tree Magazine (UK) February 2020
Lectures
Woman's Committee of the Council of National Defense Registration Cards: The Largest Census of American Women You've Never Heard About Riding The Rails: Discovering the Hobos and Vagabonds in Your Family History Researching Newspapers Outside of Newspapers.com Research Your Family for Free: Free Resources for Family Historians Fantastic and Fun-Filled World of the FamilySearch Wiki and Catalog Land for the Landless: Homestead Records and How to Use Them in Your Research The Overland Trails: Westward Migration in the 19th Century Wild and Wonderful: West Virginia Archives & Repositories Let's Get Social: Genealogy and Social Media Land Records: A Family Historian's Bread and Butter True Grit and Determination: Finding Female Your Ancestors Genealogy 101: A Road Map to Success Midwest Archives: Worthy of More than Just Flyover
Woman's Committee of the Council of National Defense Registration Cards: The Largest Census of American Women You've Never Heard About Riding The Rails: Discovering the Hobos and Vagabonds in Your Family History Researching Newspapers Outside of Newspapers.com Research Your Family for Free: Free Resources for Family Historians Fantastic and Fun-Filled World of the FamilySearch Wiki and Catalog Land for the Landless: Homestead Records and How to Use Them in Your Research The Overland Trails: Westward Migration in the 19th Century Wild and Wonderful: West Virginia Archives & Repositories Let's Get Social: Genealogy and Social Media Land Records: A Family Historian's Bread and Butter True Grit and Determination: Finding Female Your Ancestors Genealogy 101: A Road Map to Success Midwest Archives: Worthy of More than Just Flyover
Repositories
Allen County Library, Ft. Wayne Archives and libraries throughout Ohio, Iowa, Illinois, Michigan, and Indiana Indiana State Archives Indiana State Library
Allen County Library, Ft. Wayne Archives and libraries throughout Ohio, Iowa, Illinois, Michigan, and Indiana Indiana State Archives Indiana State Library
Research Time Periods
- 20th Century
- 19th Century
- 18th Century
Affiliations
Amber is a member of numerous national, state, and local genealogical societies and organizations.
Amber is a member of numerous national, state, and local genealogical societies and organizations.
Degrees
Bachelor of Science in University Studies (Brigham Young University-Idaho) Associates of Applied Science in Family History Research (Brigham Young University-Idaho)
Bachelor of Science in University Studies (Brigham Young University-Idaho) Associates of Applied Science in Family History Research (Brigham Young University-Idaho)