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• Family History Research

Originally from South West Georgia, I have resided in Coastal Georgia for over a decade. History has been a part of my life since an early age. What began as research into my father's family and where they came from, has turned into my life's passion. I am now the Executive Director of the Thomasville Genealogical Library.

Specializing in Georgia genealogy. I have had clients from all over the country and presented for many genealogical organizations. I give lectures and do demonstrations on how to properly clean gravestones, and how to fully document cemeteries.

Former Education Director for the Georgia Genealogical Society and president of the Bulloch County Genealogical Society. 

Education:

GRIP Genealogy Institute
2024: Introduction to Ashkenazic Jewish Genealogy

Institute of Genealogical & Historical Research (IGHR) 
2023: Intermediate Genealogy & Historical Studies
2022: Research in the South: Colonial States

Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG)
2024: Beyond the Brick Wall: Research Strategies for Pre-1850 U.S. Research 
2023: African American Genealogy Methods and Strategies

Boston University
2018: Genealogical Principals 

Geographic Specialities
Southern States Research: Georgia, Alabama, Florida, North Carolina, and South Carolina
Specifically the following Georgia Counties: Baker, Brooks, Bryan, Bulloch, Burke, Candler, Colquitt, Decatur, Dooly, Dougherty, Emanuel, Evans, Liberty, Lowndes, Mitchell, Pulaski, Richmond, Screven, Stewart, Tattnall, Thomas, Wayne, Worth. 

Testimonials
Thank You Lillian for your expertise and determination in not only discovering,but also verifying so many suspected links in my family tree-including several I never even knew existed. I am amazed at what you were able to uncover about my family history,and with so little information. I look forward to future meetings and classes with you. I am completely addicted!!!" -Jennifer Bohlke

"Lillian is an excellent instructor and leader in every class we have attended. She is very patient with those of us who are hard to catch on. We highly recommend Lillian. Meet her and become one more who appreciates the talent she is able to share. " -Chuck and Marie Sheets

Additional specialities or search keywords
African American, Court Records

Lectures
Georgia Courthouse Adventures

Repositories
Local repositories in Coastal and Southwest Georgia

Research Time Periods

• 21st Century
• 20th Century
• 19th Century
• 18th Century
• 17th Century

Affiliations
IGHR Steering Committee, Georgia Genealogical Society, Texas State Genealogical Society, National Genealogical Society

Degrees
B. A. in History from Georgia Southern University
B. A. in Anthropology from Georgia Southern University