Currently accepting clients for...

• DNA
• Family History Research
• Speaking / Presenting

I have been accepting clients professionally since 2015. Raised in Edmonton, Alberta, Western Canadian research is one of my focuses, including conducting research for Métis applications. I recently relocated to Waterloo, Ontario, so I can now also conduct some in-person Ontario research. I research other Canadian locations remotely, and also conduct French-Canadian research. Irish research is also an area of my specialty, as is DNA analysis for clients trying to identify unknown ancestors, or looking to verify their traditional research.

Main Services:

• Research Reports on your genealogical problem
• Research Plans to guide your own research (Canada or Ireland)
• DNA test results analysis
• Consistency check between DNA & paper documentation
• Teaching & speaking

Geographic Specialities
Canada
Alberta
Ireland
 

Testimonials
I found Colleen to be a real professional. Her work was very thorough, well researched and done in a very timely manner. I have been seeking some unknown family members for many years and Colleen uncovered some excellent leads in my search. She gave me very sound advice on how to proceed in identifying those unknown family members. Having spent forty years in law enforcement I would have welcomed her on any team I worked on. I have no doubt that I will use her services in the future." -William S.

Colleen's work is thorough and meticulous. She has a superb grasp of genealogical methods and sources, and her writing is clear and to the point. I would unhesitatingly recommend Colleen for any kind of family history research, -Kathleen T.

Additional specialities or search keywords
Ireland Irish Canada Canadian Alberta Ontario Waterloo Metis Métis Edmonton Western French

Lectures
Lectures created to suit
Some past presentations:

• Introduction to Genealogy
• The Irish in Western Canada
• How to use DNA to identify an ancestor
• Breakthroughs using YDNA
• Creating an Irish research plan
• Strategies for Successful Irish Research
• Using DNA & Thorough Research

Languages
English & French (reading basic French historical documents)

Honorifics/Credentials
PLCGS

Certificates
Professional Learning Certificate in Genealogical Studies (PLCGS) (IIGS 2015)
ProGen26 (2016)
SLIG Virtual All-DNA Advanced Evidence Analysis Practicum (2020)
IGHR Advanced Methodology & Evidence Analysis (2021)
SLIG Academy for Professionals Fundamentals of Forensic Genealogy (2021)

Affiliations
Alberta Genealogical Society
Société généalogique du Nord-Ouest
Ontario Ancestors
Association of Professional Genealogists

Degrees
Bachelor of Commerce, University of Alberta