Currently accepting clients for...

• Family History Research
• Speaking / Presenting
• Writing /Publishing

Kari Kjontvedt Weis, the owner of Kinship Stories LLC, is passionate about helping you preserve your family history. She has over 20 years of research experience and extensive experience working with private clients.

Kari can assist you in discovering the rich histories of your ancestors. Her expertise has also been sought after for background research on the television show “Who Do You Think You Are?” and she has conducted numerous workshops and presentations on genealogy.

Geographic Specialities
Previous in-depth projects in the following areas: Kentucky, Maryland, New York, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas
 

Lectures
My most recent lectures:

• Unlocking the Power of Cluster Research • Westchester Genealogical Society, June 2024 and DAR Genealogy Research Institute, May 2024
• Genealogy 101: A Step-by-Step Guide to Researching Your Family Tree • John C. Hart Memorial Library, May 2024
• Uncovering Hidden Histories: 8 Sources & Strategies for Researching Women • DAR Genealogy Research Institute, May 2023
• The Art of Genealogy • Katonah Museum of Art, August 2022
• Detailed list available upon request

Repositories
Repositories Located in:
Fairfield County, CT
New Haven County, CT
Westchester County, NY
Putnam County, NY
Dutchess County, NY

 

Research Time Periods

• 21st Century
• 20th Century
• 19th Century
• 18th Century
• 17th Century

Certificates

• ProGen Practicum 03
• ProGen 56
• Certificate in Genealogical Research (Boston University)
• SLIG, Social History, 2024; Writing Our Ancestors Stories, 2024; Intro to Genetic Genealogy, 2023
• DAR Genealogy Research Institute, 2022, 2023, 2024
• GRIP, Women & Children First, 2022
• NGS, Virtual Conference, 2022

Affiliations

• National Genealogical Society
• New York Genealogical & Biographical Society
• Westchester County Genealogical Society

Lineage Society Afficialiations:

• Jamestowne Society
• Louisiana Colonials
• National Society Daughters of the American Revolution

Degrees

• MA (Education)
• BA (History)