Currently accepting clients for...

• Family History Research
• Writing /Publishing

At The History Hunter, we offer expert genealogy services designed to uncover your family’s history and trace your ancestry with precision. Led by professional genealogist Kristin Dennis, we specialize in family tree research, ancestry discovery, and heritage exploration. Whether you're looking to delve into your family’s past, solve a genealogical mystery, or preserve your family’s legacy, The History Hunter provides personalized, detailed research that brings your family history to life. With a commitment to accuracy and storytelling, we help you connect to your roots and unlock the hidden stories of your lineage. Let us guide you through the journey of discovering where your ancestors came from and how their story shapes yours.

In addition to expert genealogy services, The History Hunter also offers professional historic photography analysis. Led by Kristin Dennis, who brings over 30 years of experience collecting and studying historical photography, we help you uncover the hidden details in your old family photos. Whether you need assistance identifying the time period, locations, or even individuals in your photographs, our expert analysis will provide insights that can add depth to your family’s history. Let us help you unlock the stories behind your cherished family images and connect them to your genealogical discoveries. 
 

Geographic Specialities
Kristin consistently visits archives located in the following counties and would happy to help you with document retrieval/historical society/local research:

• Harris County, Texas
• Galveston County, Texas
• Brazoria County, Texas
• Fort Bend County, Texas
• Colorado County, Texas
• Waller County, Texas
• Grimes County, Texas
• Washington County, Texas
• Montgomery County, Texas
• San Jacinto County, Texas
• Chambers County, Texas
• Jefferson County, Texas
• Travis County, Texas
• Hays County, Texas
• Williamson County, Texas
• Bexar County, Texas

Kristin's main area of personal and professional research interest is German immigration to Texas, beginning with the Adelsverin during the Texas Republic years (1836-1846) and continuing with the "Forty-Eighters," who left Germany post-revolution, to throughout the early 20th century.
 

Additional specialities or search keywords
Texas Research, Arkansas Research, German Immigration, Antique Photography

Repositories

• Harris County Archives
• Family History Research Center Clayton Library
• Galveston County Archives - Rosenberg Library
• The Albert & Ethel Herzstein Library at the San Jacinto Museum
• Texas State Library and Archives/Austin 
• German Texans Heritage Society/Trenkmann Library

Research Time Periods

• 20th Century
• 19th Century
• 18th Century
• 17th Century

Languages
English

Affiliations
Association of Professional Genealogists
APG/South Central Chapter
National Genealogical Society
Many state and local genealogical societies
ProGen Events Manager
Clayton Library Family History Research Center Friends Board 
The Daguerreian Society

Degrees
Oakland University, History
Boston University, Certificate in Genealogical Research
ProGen 66