Currently accepting clients for...

• DNA
• Family History Research
• Speaking / Presenting
• Writing /Publishing
• Other Speciality

With a master’s degree in history, more than two decades of experience in genealogy, and a successful career helping and teaching other researchers in archives and historical institutions, I truly understand the complexities inherent to this field. During my tenure as an archivist, researcher, and genealogical educator, I have helped thousands of clients discover their ancestral roots and now I’d like to help you do the same! 
 
I have diverse U.S. research experience and specialize in 18th and 19th century Mid-Atlantic genealogy and historic property research, with a particular interest in the enslaved communities of northern Maryland and Delaware. I have been working successfully with DNA for over a decade and, in addition to working with those seeking unknown parents, I also have advanced education and training in forensic investigative genetic genealogy. 
 

Geographic Specialities
Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, New York

Additional specialities or search keywords
African American, Slavery, Property, FIGG, DNA, Adoption, Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania

Lectures
19th & 20th Century Directories, Timelines, and Urban Genealogy Back to Basics with the U.S. Federal Census: Building a Research Foundation Back to Basics with the U.S. Federal Census: A Fresh Look at A Tired Source Chester County Pennsylvania Genealogy Discover your Family Tree: Beginner Genealogy Genealogy Best Practices: Expert Research Habits & Techniques Genealogy Online Part 1: Smart Searches & Critical Thinking Genealogy Online Part 2: Tips & Tricks for Maximum Results Property Research Sources at the Chester County History Center Taxes and Timelines: 18th Century Rural Genealogy in Pennsylvania Take a Look Around: Tracking Ancestors Through the ?FAN Club?

Repositories
Archivist trained in government and private records and repositories. Experienced at local, state, and national archives as well as local historical societies, academic libraries and archives etc.

Research Time Periods

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

Languages
English, basic French

Certificates
Graduate Certificate, Forensic Genetic Genealogy- University of New Haven (expected 2025)

Degrees
Graduate Certificate, Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy- University of New Haven (Conferral, January 2025)
Master of Arts, History- Temple University (2007)