Brett Holbert Roño Lasay
Filipino Forensic Genealogist with 200+ solved cases (kinship, heirship, Spanish citizenship, etc.)
Stonebox Genealogy
Managing Director and Chief Genealogist
Philippines
Currently accepting clients for...
- DNA
- Family History Research
- Speaking / Presenting
- Writing /Publishing
Family History Research
- DNA
- Document Retrieval / Record Agent
- Dual Citizenship
- Ethnicity / Religion
- Family History Research
- Heraldry / Lineage Societies
- Immigration / Naturalization
- Military
- Tutor / Coach
DNA
- Adoption / Unknown Parentage
- Investigative Genetic Genealogy
Speaking/Presenting
- DNA
- Family History Research
- Methodology & Resources
- Technology
- Available for in-person events
- Available for virtual events
Writing/Publishing
- Author/Writer
Other Speciality
- Document Translation
- Dual Citizenship
- Forensic Research
- Heir & Probate Search
- Military Repatriation
- Oral Historian
- Handwriting / Palaeography
Brett is a full-time professional genealogist offering forensic genealogy and traditional family history research services. He obtained his professional certificate in family history research from Brigham Young University-Idaho. He is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists (APG).
He has more than 4000 hours of professional genealogy research work experience. His specialties include: Filipino family history research; heir search for probate, mortgage foreclosures, and real estate in the United States; African-American research; Spanish citizenship by descent applications; and kinship determination projects. His research countries are mainly the Philippines and the United States. His casework has involved international research including in Spain, Canada, France, Germany, United Kingdom, Mexico, and Puerto Rico.
Brett is a regular FamilySearch center volunteer and has spoken to and trained others about Genealogy Research in the Philippines.
He has more than 4000 hours of professional genealogy research work experience. His specialties include: Filipino family history research; heir search for probate, mortgage foreclosures, and real estate in the United States; African-American research; Spanish citizenship by descent applications; and kinship determination projects. His research countries are mainly the Philippines and the United States. His casework has involved international research including in Spain, Canada, France, Germany, United Kingdom, Mexico, and Puerto Rico.
Brett is a regular FamilySearch center volunteer and has spoken to and trained others about Genealogy Research in the Philippines.
Publications/Media
Brett has been featured in the following platforms: RootsTech by FamilySearch: https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/speakers/brett-holbert-lasay/en BYU-Pathway Worldwide: https://www.byupathway.edu/articles/feature/from-family-history-to-family-future April 2024 World Report of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsEphgalYUA He has written numerous reports for his clients and is now preparing his manuscript for the publication of some of his personal ancestral lines.
Brett has been featured in the following platforms: RootsTech by FamilySearch: https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/speakers/brett-holbert-lasay/en BYU-Pathway Worldwide: https://www.byupathway.edu/articles/feature/from-family-history-to-family-future April 2024 World Report of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsEphgalYUA He has written numerous reports for his clients and is now preparing his manuscript for the publication of some of his personal ancestral lines.
Lectures
Some of Brett's in-demand lectures are the following: "Breaking the 1849 Barrier: Searching for Filipino Ancestors Beyond the Claveria Decree," on-demand webinar, RootsTech 2024, March 2024. "The Genealogical Proof Standard (GPS) and its Components," a six-week course. "Filipino Family History Research Tips," webinar. "Introduction to Filipino Family History Research," webinar. "Introduction to Genetic Genealogy Research," webinar.
Some of Brett's in-demand lectures are the following: "Breaking the 1849 Barrier: Searching for Filipino Ancestors Beyond the Claveria Decree," on-demand webinar, RootsTech 2024, March 2024. "The Genealogical Proof Standard (GPS) and its Components," a six-week course. "Filipino Family History Research Tips," webinar. "Introduction to Filipino Family History Research," webinar. "Introduction to Genetic Genealogy Research," webinar.
Research Time Periods
- 21st Century
- 20th Century
- 19th Century
- 18th Century
- 17th Century
- 16th Century and Earlier
Languages
English, Filipino, Tagalog, Cebuano, Spanish, Sorsoganon, Chavacano de Zamboanga
English, Filipino, Tagalog, Cebuano, Spanish, Sorsoganon, Chavacano de Zamboanga
Certificates
Family History Research Certificate from Brigham Young University - Idaho
Family History Research Certificate from Brigham Young University - Idaho
Affiliations
Association of Professional Genealogists, International Society of Genetic Genealogy
Association of Professional Genealogists, International Society of Genetic Genealogy
Degrees
He is currently pursuing a degree in Family History Research from BYU-Idaho.
He is currently pursuing a degree in Family History Research from BYU-Idaho.