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• DNA
• Family History Research

Researching the people and stories of my family and the families of others has been a passion of mine for more than 18 years. 

In my own family research, I have discovered Revolutionary War Patriots, Civil War soldiers, Huguenots expelled from France, a founder of Bruton Church in Colonial Williamsburg, early Dutch immigrants to New Amsterdam, and 18th-century German immigrants. I also have discovered that a great-granduncle of mine was violently murdered by his ex-wife, whose sensational murder trial splashed across headlines in two states. Oh, and did I mention that my grandmother was a teenager when it happened and never told my dad about it?

Of course, it hasn’t all been so salacious. I’ve also discovered odd names (Sourbeer, anyone?), a great-grandfather who ran for school board (and lost), and my grandparents’ marriage license with my grandfather’s signature on it. With each discovery, I uncover a little bit more about who I am and where I came from. 

I can't wait to help you discover the stories of your family!

Geographic Specialities
Jackson Purchase | Middle and East Tennessee | Southwestern Virginia

Repositories
Immigrant Genealogical Society Library
Los Angeles County Public Library
Los Angeles Public Library
Pasadena Museum of History
Pasadena Public Library
Southern California Genealogical Society Library
The Huntington Library
Other libraries and archives within a 20-mile radius of Pasadena

Research Time Periods

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

Certificates
Certificate, Genealogical Research, Boston University

Affiliations
Member Organizations:
Association of Professional Genealogists
Association of Professional Genealogists, Southern California Chapter
National Genealogical Society
Allen County Genealogical Society of Indiana
Historical Society of Washington County, Virginia
Immigrant Genealogical Society (CA)
Middle Tennessee Genealogical Society
New England Historic Genealogical Society (American Ancestors)
New York Genealogical and Biographical Society
Overton County (TN) Historical Society
Palatines to America
Southern California Genealogical Society
Tennessee Genealogical Society
Upper Cumberland (TN) Genealogical Association
Utah Genealogical Association

Lineage Associations:
Daughters of the American Revolution
Rich Family Association

Degrees
Bachelor of Arts, Communication Studies, Vanderbilt University