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• Family History Research

Kristin is a detailed and efficient researcher who is passionate about discovering and sharing the stories of your ancestors’ lives. Uncovering her own family history has been a deeply fulfilling experience, and she is honored to give this meaningful gift to you. Prior to joining Legacy Tree Genealogists, Kristin worked as a private genealogist with a focus on Pennsylvania and is focused on continually developing her skills as a professional genealogist.
 

Kristin earned a Certificate in Genealogical Research from Boston University, served as a leader for the ProGen Study Group, and has continued to develop methodology and expertise through institute courses focused on topics including:

• Advanced Genealogical Methods

• Researching Women and Children

• Genealogical Documentation

• Pennsylvania Germans

• Advanced DNA Analysis

• Advanced Evidence Analysis Practicum

• African American Research

Kristin enjoys challenging research projects which involve correlating indirect or negative evidence and telling the stories of women, children, African Americans, and Native Americans. She researches all over the United States with a key geographic specialty in Pennsylvania, where many of her own ancestors lived since the 1700s. Kristin loves delighting clients, exceeding expectations, and creating personalized family history projects as a legacy to impact your family for generations to come.

Geographic Specialities
Pennsylvania

Testimonials
Awards: Grand Prize, Ancestry ProGenealogists Scholarship Program, January 2020

Lectures
For complete list of lecture topics and video samples, please visit: https://www.rootsandwingsresearch.com/speaking

Repositories
Lancaster County Archives (PA) LancasterHistory Research Library Mennonite Life (formerly Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society)

Research Time Periods

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

Languages
English (native), French

Certificates
Certificate in Genealogical Research (Boston University)

Affiliations
National Genealogical Society Association of Professional Genealogists Lancaster History (PA) Lititz Historical Foundation (PA)

Degrees
B.S. (Elementary Education)