Currently accepting clients for...

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

I am a full-time professional genealogist and researcher who works with people looking to learn more about their family history.  Like a detective, I investigate clues, connect the dots, and aim to solve a family mystery.  I provide new discoveries that bring your ancestors' stories to life -- after all, they are more than just names and dates.

My services include family tree creation, family history research, local record lookups (New York City and Long Island), cemetery research and photos, research to support lineage society applications and dual citizenship applications, and mentoring and coaching. 

 

Geographic Specialities
New York (especially New York City and Long Island)
New Jersey
Connecticut
Pennsylvania
Ireland

Testimonials
"What an eye opener...my family history was quite a surprise in so many ways. The information that Kerri was able to get was much more than I had anticipated, and there were so many details that were new to me and my family. I am so grateful, Kerri!!!!" - Suzette B., Naples, FL

"Thank you for your time and dedicated research. You have brought my family much closer together! We were all very impressed, and it sparked great conversation" - Marybeth C., Freehold, NJ

"Kerri is a total professional and has a gift for the details and research of genealogy. She helped solve a family mystery that has eluded us for generations!" - Marissa B., Locust Valley, NY

"It is amazing to see this information, and I will now be able to complete my application to DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution). I really appreciate all your expertise and the work in finding these records." - Laura S., Galloway, NJ

"I was very pleased at her responsiveness to my needs. Very easy to communicate and quickly addressed my issues. Kept in contact as needed and my goals completed. She accomplished in a week what I was trying to accomplish for a year. Plus her pricing was very reasonable. Highly recommend her." - John B., Carlsbad, CA

"You have been a wonderful source of information, a source of comfort (especially for me, personally, and finding all that amazing info out about my grandparents!), and a true joy to have.  The workshop series has been an amazing first experience for us, and we are so grateful for you and hope to continue our journey again next year." - Cristin Alexander, Pinelawn Memorial Park and Arboretum, Farmingdale, NY (Host of 8-Month Genealogy Workshop Series)

Publications/Media
Regular contributor and proofreader, Irish Family History Forum quarterly newsletter (an award-winning newsletter honored by the National Genealogical Society)

Lectures

• Discovering Your Family History
• Make Sure Your Family History Lives On
• Breaking Down Irish Brick Walls: Successful Case Studies in Identifying Place of Origin
• Researching the New York City Irish
• Using FamilySearch Catalog and Wiki to Find Records
• Using Censuses and City Directories to Track Your Ancestors
• 10 Free Resources to Help You Get Started on Your Genealogy Journey
• Getting Started with Census Records
• Finding Vital Records for Your Ancestors
• Using City Directories to Find Your Ancestors' Footprint in Urban Settings
• Extra! Extra! Newspapers Provide "Extra" Information About Your Ancestors
• Digging into Probate Records for Valuable Genealogy Gems
• Legacy & Lineages: Preserving Your Personal Story and Family History for Future Generations
• Criminal Acts, Lies & an Alias:  The Story of One Italian Immigrant (CASE STUDY)

Research Time Periods

• 20th Century
• 19th Century
• 18th Century

Languages
English

Certificates

• Certificate in Genealogical Research (Boston University), received August 2018.
• ProGen Peer Study Group 43 [12-month program], received June 2020. Also served as coordinator for ProGen Peer Study Group 55, completed May 2022 [12-month program].
• ProGen Practicum Peer Study Group 1 [8-month program], received January 2022.
• National Genealogical Society Quarterly Study Group, 2021 and 2022. [11-month programs]
• AppGen Catholic Records Course, 2022.
• AppGen Probate Records Course, 2023.
• AppGen Criminal Records Course, 2023.
• AppGen Land Records Course, 2023.
• AppGen Google Earth Pro Course, 2024.
• GRIP Virtual Institute, Ireland and Northern Ireland, June 2024.
• AppGen Native American Records Course, 2024.

Affiliations

• Association of Professional Genealogists (APG National and New York chapter)
• National Genealogical Society (NGS)
• National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR)
• New York Genealogical and Biographical Society (NYG&B)
• German Genealogy Group (GGG)
• Irish Family History Forum (IFHF)
• Italian Genealogy Group (IGG)
• Jewish Genealogy Society of Long Island (JGSLI)
• The Irish Ancestral Research Association (TIARA)

Degrees
Masters in Arts (Communications)
Bachelors in Business Administration (Marketing)

My education and past corporate experience help me manage my time and communicate effectively with my clients. Managing projects is my specialty -- it makes me an even stronger genealogy researcher!