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Professional Analysis and Evidence-Based Genealogical Research
Names, dates, and records are the pieces of a puzzle. Expert research is what brings the picture into focus. When online options appear exhausted or a research path seems to have reached a dead-end, the intervention of a skilled genealogist like Holly can provide the way forward. 
 
Core Expertise:

• Research Planning: Development of targeted search strategies.
• Problem Solving: Resolution of "brick walls" and research conflicts through in-depth record analysis.
• Primary Source Research: Exploration of online databases and archival repositories to uncover original records.

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Geographic Specialities
 

• New York: Eastern NY counties, plus comprehensive online research statewide.
• New England: Specialized regional expertise centered on MA, NH, and VT.
• Mid-Atlantic: Extensive proficiency in NJ and PA online collections.
   

Additional specialities or search keywords
Brick Wall Lineage DAR SAR Probate Wills Deeds Land Records Military Census Colonial Vital Records

Lectures
NY State Research and Genealogy Fundamentals

Repositories
Capital District & Berkshire archives; NY State Library

Research Time Periods

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

Certificates
Certificate in Genealogical Research (Boston University)

Affiliations

• New York Genealogical and Biographical Society
• New England Historic Genealogical Society
• Daughters of the American Revolution

Degrees
Master of Library Science