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Every person is born the culmination of thousands of stories: the stories of their ancestors. Discovering these stories can be one of the most personally impactful journeys a person can undertake, often shining light onto misunderstood or underappreciated aspects of one’s own life. It is my joy to assist you in this journey by helping you to identify your ancestors and learn more about their lives: their struggles, their joys, and their motivations. 

 

A native of central Pennsylvania with grandparents from the mid-Atlantic, Carolinas, Appalachia, and Italy, and a current resident of New York City, I specialize in research in the mid-Atlantic and upper southeastern states.  My work often focuses on people of Scots Irish, Pennsylvania Dutch, African American, and Italian descent, as these align with my personal family backgrounds. I am particularly fond of 18th and early 19th century research, but work on projects that span the entire period of America’s colonial history through today.

 

As a hobbyist fiction writer, you will find that I take a somewhat uncommon approach to genealogical research, and often present my research findings to you in a narrative format, which I feel helps people better internalize and enjoy the work I have undertaken on their behalf.

Additional specialities or search keywords
African American, Scots Irish, Scotch-Irish, Pennsylvania Dutch, Carolina, Italian

Research Time Periods

• 19th Century
• 18th Century
• 17th Century

Languages
Italian; can also work with Spanish, French, and German language records

Affiliations
Association of Professional Genealogists, Lancaster County Historical Society, Mid-Atlantic Germanic Society, National Genealogical Society, Pennsylvania Hallowed Grounds, Vernacular Architecture Forum