Holly Marie Howard PMP
Guiding you on your family journey...
Holly Marie Howard, PMP
Bastrop, Texas
United States
Currently accepting clients for...
- DNA
- Family History Research
Family History Research
- DNA
- Document Retrieval / Record Agent
- Ethnicity / Religion
- Family History Research
- Heraldry / Lineage Societies
- Tutor / Coach
DNA
- Adoption / Unknown Parentage
- Investigative Genetic Genealogy
Other Speciality
- Heirlooms / Archivist
- House Historian / Local History
Holly Marie Howard is a seasoned researcher with over 30 years of experience. Specialties include Pennsylvania German research, DNA/Genetic Genealogy, and lineage society applications. Most recently, her research was featured on the NBC TV series, "Who Do You Think You Are?"
Holly is a certified Project Management Professional with a double major in English and Communications from Susquehanna University. Holly has blended years of experience in the information technology field, including database and project management, with her passion for genealogical research. A seventh-generation Pennsylvania German, Holly has over 30 years of research experience with a focus on the Middle-Atlantic region. Her sister’s desire to join the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) was the impetus for developing expertise in lineage society work.
A Texas resident, Holly has expanded her interest to include the home state of her husband and has performed extensive research in the Lone Star state. Before starting her personalized research, Family History Guides, she was a genealogist with Ancestry ProGenealogists and a textile collection manager for Quilts, Inc., which provided opportunities to research antique quilts and learn the stories of their makers. Holly currently serves as a volunteer genealogist for the Texas Society Daughters of the American Revolution at the state level.
Certificate in American Genealogical Studies, National Genealogical Society; ProGen 38 Alumna; Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh (GRIP); Institute of Genealogy & Historical Research (IGHR); Forensic Genealogy Institute; DAR Genealogy Research Institute (GRI), DAR Genealogical Education ProgramHolly is a certified Project Management Professional with a double major in English and Communications from Susquehanna University. Holly has blended years of experience in the information technology field, including database and project management, with her passion for genealogical research. A seventh-generation Pennsylvania German, Holly has over 30 years of research experience with a focus on the Middle-Atlantic region. Her sister’s desire to join the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) was the impetus for developing expertise in lineage society work.
A Texas resident, Holly has expanded her interest to include the home state of her husband and has performed extensive research in the Lone Star state. Before starting her personalized research, Family History Guides, she was a genealogist with Ancestry ProGenealogists and a textile collection manager for Quilts, Inc., which provided opportunities to research antique quilts and learn the stories of their makers. Holly currently serves as a volunteer genealogist for the Texas Society Daughters of the American Revolution at the state level.
Geographic Specialities
Pennsylvania, Texas
Pennsylvania, Texas
Testimonials
Dorette Snover, Chef/Owner of C'est si Bon! Cooking School
October 14, 2021
Holly worked on my Ancestry DNA tree and researched my biological father's side of my family which I knew nothing about. She made connections and researched every last bit of evidence, and long-lost relatives were found. Her work has greatly impacted my life! Holly's communication in the midst of such an emotionally turbulent time for me was clear, direct, compassionate, and stellar. I really can't recommend her highly enough for whatever project comes along. Grazie Mille, Holly!
Sondra Black, Administrator, Central US Area at Tensar International
September 10, 2021
Holly located and compiled materials for our mother's posthumous application to the Daughters of the Republic of Texas. She was very thorough and emailed us frequently with status updates. Holly contacted the local DRT chapter to ensure that the application package was complete, and she explained subsequent steps in the application process that we were responsible for finalizing. We were surprised at how quickly Holly was able to pull the materials together, and her final report was professionally prepared. We're so grateful for her help!
Michael Riggs, Principal Sales Engineer, Cloudera
January 27, 2023
Holly researched my wife's family tree and identified a new citizen of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas. She even located a Texas map from the 1830s that has my wife's family name on it. While not a direct descendent of the land owner, he was likely a brother. It was truly fascinating to learn the history of how her family came to Texas. Holly researched my wife's family tree and identified a new citizen of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas. She even located a Texas map from the 1830s that has my wife's family name on it. While not a direct descendent of the land owner, he was likely a brother. It was truly fascinating to learn the history of how her family came to Texas.
Dorette Snover, Chef/Owner of C'est si Bon! Cooking School
October 14, 2021
Holly worked on my Ancestry DNA tree and researched my biological father's side of my family which I knew nothing about. She made connections and researched every last bit of evidence, and long-lost relatives were found. Her work has greatly impacted my life! Holly's communication in the midst of such an emotionally turbulent time for me was clear, direct, compassionate, and stellar. I really can't recommend her highly enough for whatever project comes along. Grazie Mille, Holly!
Sondra Black, Administrator, Central US Area at Tensar International
September 10, 2021
Holly located and compiled materials for our mother's posthumous application to the Daughters of the Republic of Texas. She was very thorough and emailed us frequently with status updates. Holly contacted the local DRT chapter to ensure that the application package was complete, and she explained subsequent steps in the application process that we were responsible for finalizing. We were surprised at how quickly Holly was able to pull the materials together, and her final report was professionally prepared. We're so grateful for her help!
Michael Riggs, Principal Sales Engineer, Cloudera
January 27, 2023
Holly researched my wife's family tree and identified a new citizen of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas. She even located a Texas map from the 1830s that has my wife's family name on it. While not a direct descendent of the land owner, he was likely a brother. It was truly fascinating to learn the history of how her family came to Texas. Holly researched my wife's family tree and identified a new citizen of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas. She even located a Texas map from the 1830s that has my wife's family name on it. While not a direct descendent of the land owner, he was likely a brother. It was truly fascinating to learn the history of how her family came to Texas.
Repositories
Berks History Center, Reading, PA; Clayton Library, Houston, TX; Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA; Texas State Archives, Austin, TX
Berks History Center, Reading, PA; Clayton Library, Houston, TX; Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA; Texas State Archives, Austin, TX
Research Time Periods
- 21st Century
- 20th Century
- 19th Century
- 18th Century
Languages
German (basic)
German (basic)
Honorifics/Credentials
PMP: Project Management Professional Certificate
PMP: Project Management Professional Certificate
Certificates
Certified Project Mangement Professional, Certificate in American Genealogical Studies
Certified Project Mangement Professional, Certificate in American Genealogical Studies
Affiliations
Project Management Institute, National Genealogical Society, Berks History Center, Bastrop Historical Society
Project Management Institute, National Genealogical Society, Berks History Center, Bastrop Historical Society
Degrees
Bachelor of Arts (English and Communications)
Bachelor of Arts (English and Communications)