Currently accepting clients for...

• DNA
• Family History Research

Kristine believes that knowledge of one's past provides a sure footing for the future. She is passionate about helping clients learn about their family history. Her educational background has honed her skills in genealogy research, and her experiences as a mother and aunt fuel her creativity in crafting means for families to engage in their family stories.

Kristine is a professional genealogy researcher and operates her own small business: Connect the Dots Genealogy LLC. She holds the Certified Genealogist® credential issued by the Board for Certification of Genealogists®.

Geographic Specialities
Minnesota, USA
Wisconsin, USA
Germany/former German provinces

Testimonials
"Mrs. Lyon played the vital role in connecting the dots in my family history. Without her, I would have never known who my grandfather was and get to speak with my Aunt and Uncle. I learned how my family came to America and how they started their lives here in the U.S. Mrs. Lyon followed the trail using state documents, transportation documents, newspaper articles, and various websites. Her work was amazing and I am so grateful!" -J. H., Washington

"I am grateful to have entrusted Kristine to research my family history. My mother had expressed some years ago that she wanted to learn more about her family history, so I wanted to look into my mother's paternal lineage to see what could be found. However, very little information was readily available to those who didn't know where to look. A mutual friend had suggested I reach out to Kristine since she was in the process of earning her Genealogy Certification. I am glad I did. Kristine was able to dig a few generations back and discovered more than I had hoped. She provided us with documentation, such as census reports, news articles, and photographs, all of which made our family history more tangible. Even though my mother's family lineage is limited in documentation, what Kristine found and provided has brought my mother and I closer to our roots." -T. E., North Carolina

"I grew up my whole life wondering who my biological father was and finally had an opportunity to get some answers through the use of an ancestry kit. Upon getting the findings via ancestry.com, it was beyond overwhelming to interpret the results. Kristine Lyon was able to sift through all of the information and put together a user-friendly portfolio that contained contact information for not only my biological father, but also other relatives too. She was also able to gather copies of US Census information, obituaries, and newspaper articles regarding various family members on my father's side. In addition, Kristine created homemade family trees for both my maternal and paternal grandparent side of my father's family. All of that information was so clearly laid out. Kristine's work was extremely detailed, well organized, and very easy to understand. Because of her dedication and genuine care for wanting to help me, I've been able to make contact and start building a relationship with some of the relatives on my father's side of the family. She has provided me with such a gift and I will forever be grateful to her and her amazing genealogical skills. I highly recommend her services to anyone wanting to learn more about their family history!" -Jasmine A., Rosemount, Minnesota

Publications/Media
"Highlights from Civil War Pension Files," Germanic Genealogy Journal, vol. 22, no. 3,4, June 2020, p. 20-22. "Looking for Christoph and Wilhelmine Belling," Germanic Genealogy Journal, vol. 21, no. 1,2, April 2019, p. 8-16.

Repositories
Gale Family Library (Minnesota Historical Society)

Research Time Periods

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

Honorifics/Credentials
CG®

Degrees
AAS Family History Research / Brigham Young University-Idaho, Online, April 2022
BS Home & Family Living / Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, December 2006