Currently accepting clients for...

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

With over 15 years of experience, I'm dedicated to helping you uncover your family's history. My extensive knowledge of research techniques, evidence analysis, and document preservation will help you discover, share, and preserve your ancestry.

Before my genealogy career, I worked as a communications director at the University of South Florida (USF) and as a producer for PBS/WEDU-TV in Tampa, Florida. During my time there, I honed my skills in storytelling, writing, and communication, which I now use to craft compelling narratives of your ancestors' lives.

I have a B.A in Mass Communication from the University of Tampa and an M.Ed. in Applied Linguistics/TESOL from USF. Additionally, I taught Writing Level IV English for Academic Purposes, which has helped me to perfect my writing skills and effectively communicate with clients.

So if you're searching for your roots, look no further. Let me help you discover, share, and preserve your ancestry with my expertise, experience, and dedication.

Services

• Preliminary Research Plans 

• Genealogy Research

• Online Research

• Pedigree Charts

• Family Histories

• Ghost Writing

• Personal Histories

• Oral Histories/Interviews

• Writing

• Editing

• Transcripts

• Genealogy website design/development

• Look Ups

• Photo Restoration

Geographic Specialities
I provide genealogical services to clients throughout Florida, the U.S. South, and nationwide. With comprehensive access to online archives and a wide-ranging network of resources, I investigate ancestry problems, regardless of location. Specializing in genealogical research across the United States, Canada, and other English-speaking locations where records are available. United States, Ireland, Canada, England, Scotland, Wales, Australia,

Testimonials
I first contacted Kimberly Tucker about eight years ago when I was researching relatives in Tampa, FL. A reference librarian at the Tampa library referred me to local genealogists, and Kimberly seemed to be the one with the expertise I needed. She proved to be a winner in all respects.

Kimberly and I worked together for several years, as the research developed into a book. In every aspect of our collaboration, I found her to be professional, very well qualified, talented in finding answers to very tough questions, even-tempered and good-humored.

I can recommend her without reservation! – Ann Wagner Bundgaard, Professor Emerita – St. Olaf College

She taught a well-regarded, excellent course on Beginning Genealogy for older adults for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of South Florida. Not only was she superbly prepared, she was able to adjust her teaching and preparations to work effectively with this audience. Students appreciated her “extensive knowledge” and experience and uniformly felt the class exceeded their expectations. We look forward to more from her! – Aracelis Rogers, Client, USF Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

She did a tremendous job in helping me to discover my heritage on both sides of my family tree. She is very pleasant to work with and has an engaging personality. She is a hard worker and is very intelligent. I recommend her without any reservations. – Bill Young, Ph.D., Client

She is very resourceful and knows the best methods of researching family history. In a short time, she found more than I could in a year. She is excellent and very professional. – Damon Scott Drake, Client

You did such a good job with my mother's family history. – Susan Elbare, Client

Wow!! This is amazing. Everything is accurate plus things I never knew. – James L. Paul, Ph.D., Client

Additional specialities or search keywords
genealogist, an cestry, ancestry investigator, forensic genealogy, DNA genealogy, DAR,

Publications/Media

1. Searching for Aunt Dot: Surprised by a Lutheran Woman’s Story (Lutheran University Press, 2019).
2. Monthly Column, “Perstorian," Newsletter, Association of Personal Historians. Topics: Infusing personal histories with genealogy, creating websites.
3. Tucker and DeLong, “Transforming learning,” USF, Fall (2008).

Repositories

• John F. Germany Genealogy Collection, Tampa, Florida
• University of South Florida, Special Collections
• Library of Congress
• National Archives and Records Administration
• Family History Library
• Many others*

Research Time Periods

• 21st Century
• 20th Century
• 19th Century
• 18th Century
• 17th Century
• 16th Century and Earlier

Languages

• English, Native
• French, Basic
• German, Basic

Degrees

• M.Ed., 2009 Curriculum & Instruction, Secondary Education/Applied Linguistics, University of South FloridaSpecialization: TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
• B.A., 1996 Mass Communication, University of Tampa