Currently accepting clients for...

• DNA
• Family History Research
• Speaking / Presenting

I have been involved in genealogical endeavors since I was a child, which is a long time ago now. I continue the search. Besides research, for myself and others, I enjoy helping others get started, as well as making the most-used sites more understandable. I love working with and teaching how to work with DNA results. I am a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists, the Bainbridge Island Genealogical Society, the Manchester and Lancashire Family History Society, and others. I have presented at various events throughout the United States. I teach family history locally, as well as making presentations both in person and virtually for various organizations. I am a 2023 recipient of the Washington State Genealogical Society Outstanding Volunteer Award. 

Lectures
Let's Get Started! 

• Beginning genealogical research
• Perfect for those just beginning,
  as well as a great refresher

 
Navigating the 'Net

• Interactive beginning internet site research
• Introduction and exploration of some of the
  most commonly used web sites

 
Finding Your Great Britain Ancestors

• Review of web sites useful to Great Britain research

 
Land Records: Their Importance and where to find them

• Focus on United States land records
• introduction to multiple sites with land records
• a few international ideas

 
Facets of FamilySearch

• Overview of the areas within FamilySearch
• interactive presentation of pages and research techniques

 
FamilySearch - Ways with the Wiki

• Overview of the FamilySearch Wiki
• examples of its usefulness in genealogical research

 
FamilySearch - Using the Catalog

• Overview of the FamilySearch Catalog
• delving into the catalog with examples

 
Google Earth Pro for Genealogy

• Interactive introduction to Google Earth Pro
• examples of how it can help further research and 
  place ancestors in context of place and time

 
PERSI: Free to use and Great for Genealogy

• Introduction to PERSI (Periodical Source Index)
• exploration of the features of PERSI
• often overlooked resource

AI and Family History
Artificial Intelligence, or AI, is an exciting, and sometimes frightening, technology that we seem to be hearing about everywhere we turn! What is it? Can it be another tool in our research toolbox? In this presentation, we’ll talk about what AI is, how and where to use it, and how it may help us in our family history research. 


**I am also happy to prepare customized presentations and classes based on the needs and/or interests of your group or organization. Please contact me to discuss your needs.