Currently accepting clients for...

• Family History Research
• Speaking / Presenting

I am a lifelong resident of Nebraska and have over 50 years of experience as a genealogist that includes researching, publishing, teaching, speaking, and coaching. I am experienced in combining traditional research with genetic genealogy to solve family mysteries. I have done research in a variety of record sets in Nebraska and other states, compiled and analyzed information, and produced the findings in a variety of formats including family histories, indexes, presentations, videos, and reunion displays. My background in education has been an asset when assisting clients' searching for their roots, I teach genealogy classes at the local community college, am finishing a term on the local genealogy society board of directors, and am president of the Great Plains Chapter of the Association of Professional Genealogists.

Publications/Media
A Genealogy of the Robert Newton Turpin Family, June 1984 (self-published)
A Record of the King Hill Cemetery, Greene County, NY, 1985 (self-published)
Index to the Hickman (Lancaster County, NE) Enterprise Newspaper, 1901 through 1903 (self-published)

Repositories
HistoryNebraska
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Love Library
Lincoln-Lancaster County Genealogical Society Library
Nebraska Genealogical Society library collection
FamilySearch Library, Salt Lake City
 

Certificates
The War of 1812 Records - NGS course
Researching Your Revolutionary War Ancestors - NGS course
Advanced Practices in Social History -Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh

Affiliations
I am a member of the National Genealogical Society, Lincoln-Lancaster County (Nebraska) Genealogical Society (LLCGS), Nebraska State Genealogical Society, HistoryNebraska, as well as APG - Great Plains Chapter.  I have served societies in roles as President and multiple other offices and have served as a delegate to the National Genealogical Society and the former Federation of Genealogical Societies.

Degrees
M.A. (Education), B.S. (Education)