Currently accepting clients for...

• DNA
• Family History Research
• Writing /Publishing

I believe that genealogy, and the study of one's family history builds roots of confidence and enlightenment. This journey requires drive and self-reflection but reaps the greatest of rewards. I act simply as your guide as we open up a past that will surprise and delight you.

Whether you are seeking documents, building your family tree, solving brick walls or merely wishing to know more about your family's past, I am here to share my expertise. Let me be your guide.
 

Areas of Expertise

Certified Genealogist® • Writer • Teacher • Artist
 

A Short List of Services

Irish/Scottish Heritage Research and Trip Planning
Expert Affidavits for Court
Dual Citizenship Applications
Break Through Brick Walls
Background Research for Writers/Authors
Lineage Applications
Repository Research
Genealogical Gift Creations and Book Design
 

Professional Development

ProGen 46 Study Group, Cohort Co-Leader
Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh/GRIP

• From Confusion to Conclusion
• Practical Genetic Genealogy
• Irish Genealogical Research, Part II
• A Walk in Penn's Woods: Pennsylvania Research
• Fundamentals of Forensic Genealogy
• Beyond Fundamentals: Hands-On Forensic Genealogy
• Advanced DNA Evidence

 

Volunteerism

Maryland Genealogical Society, Board Member
Baltimore County Genealogical Society, Baltimore City Death Certificate Indexing Project
FamilySearch, Digitization Project at the Maryland State Archives, Annapolis, Maryland, and Online Indexing
Find A Grave, Memorial Contributor and Photographer

Geographic Specialities

• Maryland
• Pennsylvania
• New York
• Ireland
• Northern Ireland
• Scotland

Testimonials

• Most importantly, though, Bridget was the most friendly colleague I have ever had and I always felt like she was as vested in my project as I was! She really cared about my research and she was so excited as things worked out in my favor!
  TE - Dual Citizenship Client
• I'd been working on my ancestors' genealogy for 6 years when I discovered Bridget's website. I knew that online sources, even fee-based ones, contain many errors and often require specialized research skills. I'd been able to create an unbroken genealogical line for my father going back to 1658 in the U.S., but I still had questions about his relationship with my grandfather and great uncle. Bridget responded quickly to my web inquiry and helped formulate my general question into a specific research project. Within two weeks I received an extensive report from Bridget summarizing her findings along with extensive footnotes and electronic copies of source documents. After a follow-up project with her to fill in some gaps, I had the information I was looking for. Her work also confirmed the accuracy of my own research. A professional genealogist is well worth the money, especially if the data required is in another state and government archives are closed because of the Covid-19 virus. Bridget is one of the best — a well-designed website, prompt response, thoroughly professional project management, and a comprehensive report format. She's a class act. I only wish I'd found her sooner!
  JLG - Maryland Research Client

Publications/Media

• Maryland Genealogical Society Journal: Linking Stephen Wooden, Rebecca Wooden, and Sarah McDonogh of Baltimore County to a New Orleans Millionaire, Volume 61, Number 2, 2020
• Maryland Genealogical Society Journal: Finding Parents for Martha Cecelia Wright of Harford County, Maryland, Volume 64, Number 1, 2023
• National Genealogical Society Quarterly Book Reviews: Joseph F. O Callaghan, Clan Callaghan: The O Callaghan Family of County Cork, Volume 109, Number 3, September 2021
• Family History Daily: 12 Genealogy Sites You Must Search If You Have UK Ancestors
• Family History Daily: The 10 Collections You Need to Know for Irish Genealogy Research
• Family History Daily: 5 Genealogy Questions That Took Me 30 Years to Answer
• Family History Daily: The 10 Best (Mostly Free) Scottish Genealogy Sites for Finding Your Ancestors
• Family History Daily: Siblings are often the Key to Solving your Family History Riddles

Research Time Periods

• 20th Century
• 19th Century
• 18th Century

Honorifics/Credentials
CG®

Affiliations

• Board for Certification of Genealogists
• Association of Professional Genealogists
• National Genealogy Society
• Maryland Genealogical Society
• Maryland Historical Society
• Anne Arundel County Genealogical Society
• Baltimore County Genealogical Society
• Baltimore County Historical Society
• Genealogical Society of Ireland

Degrees

• Maryland Institute, College of Art, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design
• Notre Dame of Maryland University, Master of Teaching, Art Education
• Johns Hopkins University, Master of Science, Certificate in Leadership in Technology Integration
• University of Maryland, Baltimore County, Master of Science, Certificate in Instructional Systems Development