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I'm Kaye, a Professional Genealogist, Researcher, and Curator. I also serve on the Board of Directors of the APG.

I began my own family research journey over twenty five years ago, and now I use the expertise and knowledge I've gleaned along the way to help others build their own family histories. I hold a PLCGS from the International Institute for Genealogical Studies, and a Master of Information degree from the University of Toronto. When I'm not conducting research for my clients, I spend my days as a Librarian at a public library; I am also the Curator of the Margaret's Legacy Holocaust Learning Centre in Hamilton, Ontario. My genealogy column "Paper Trails, Paper Roots" appears in the Hamilton Jewish News.

My research specialties include Jewish Genealogy, Holocaust Research, and DNA and Adoption Research; however, I also conduct custom research outside of these two specialties.  I am currently working on a multi-year project tracing Jewish families and Holocaust survivors from the town of Korolowka. 

Testimonials
Kaye was a great asset in my search for my family's ancestry. I had attempted to work with another genealogist prior to reaching out to her and didn't have a positive experience. As a result, I was initially reluctant. However, Kaye responded quickly and efficiently. Before too long, I had a clear, concise report which I was able to share with my father and other members of his family. They were thrilled with the information Kaye uncovered and with the manner in which she presented it. As a result, based on my request, Kaye was able to do more research and provide yet another report which was as concise, organized, and fascinating. In short, I highly recommend Kaye to assist with genealogy research. This was a wonderful journey and my family is extremely grateful for her role in this process. -John Bartley, Atlanta GA

Kaye has broken through numerous brick walls in my family?s history, both here in the US and overseas. She is highly responsive, and unfailingly patient and helpful in explaining sources and in resolving discrepancies. I leave not just with information I was seeking, but additional insight into how to think about and approach thorny genealogical problems. She is a model of what a professional genealogist should be in all regards, I cannot recommend her highly enough! - Sharon Roth, Oak Brook IL

I worked with Kaye Prince as part of a huge family history project that I had been working on since 1974. I had worked with other genealogists over the years. Now, there is a tendency today when reading reviews on line to just look at the first line or two. So I caution the reader to read my entire paragraph about Kaye before passing judgment. Kaye never gave me what I wanted. Instead, she gave me things I never dreamed of because I didn't know that they existed. After several people told me that no records existed, Kaye managed to find all sorts of documents. My family tree grew exponentially as a result. I recommend Kaye's services wholeheartedly. -Michael Melnick, Pittsburgh PA

Kaye has been helping research my family tree for the past 2 years. At first, she would comment on posts on Facebook with helpful tips. I then engaged her to research my family more completely. She has a brilliant memory for details. She also provided a detailed report after each family "breakthrough" that was easy to follow and gave ideas of where to follow-up. I highly recommend Kaye. -Hilary Levine, Fresno CA

 

Publications/Media

• Recurring genealogy column "Paper Trails, Paper Roots", Hamilton Jewish News
• Review of Genealogy at a Glance: Ukrainian Genealogy Research, Association of Professional Genealogists Quarterly, September 2021

Lectures

• Landscape of Dreams: Jewish Genealogy in Canada
• Navigating Holocaust Resources Online
• Holocaust Restitution and the United Restitution Organization
• Opening Up the World: Jewish Genealogy Online
• Adoption Records in Canada
• Hamilton: a Microcosm of Jewish Settlement in Canada

Repositories

• Hamilton Public Library Local History & Archives
• Archives of Ontario
• Ontario Jewish Archives

Research Time Periods

• 21st Century
• 20th Century
• 19th Century

Honorifics/Credentials

• MI
• PLCGS

Certificates

• PLCGS in Genealogy Librarianship from the International Institute for Genealogical Studies

Affiliations

• Member, Ontario Chapter Association of Professional Genealogists
• Member, International Society of Genetic Genealogy
• Member, Ontario Library Association
• Member, Archives Association of Ontario
• Member, Ontario Museum Association
• Member, Canadian Museums Association
• ​Town Leader, Korolowka and Zaleszczyki, JRI-Poland

Degrees

• Master of Information (Library and Information Studies)
• Honours Bachelor (Arts)