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Masen Brandon

A historical researcher by day, a historical researcher by night
Genealogical Factors
385-384-7682
American Fork, Utah
United States


  • Family History Research
  • Speaking / Presenting
  • Writing /Publishing

  • Document Retrieval / Record Agent
  • Ethnicity / Religion
  • Family History Research
  • Immigration / Naturalization
  • Tutor / Coach

  • Tutor / Coach

  • Family History Research
  • Methodology & Resources
  • Writing & Publishing
  • Available for in-person events
  • Available for virtual events

  • Author/Writer
  • Editor

  • Document Translation
  • House Historian / Local History
  • Oral Historian
  • Handwriting / Palaeography

Hi! I am Genealogical Factors, and I'm here to connect you to historical records. I'm open to requests from document retrieval to family tree reviewing to full-fledged researching. I have a large amount of direct experience in records regarding the USA, Norway, Denmark (previous residency), and Sweden. I am familiar with Coast Salish Native American lineage (heck, it's my own! Member of the Snohomish, + Cowlitz descent). Other active interests include records for BritainGermany, PolandLuxembourgCanadaMexicoFrance, Italy, and South Africa. I often have quick turnaround.

Languages I speak:

English - Native

Danish - Fluent

Norwegian - Basic, light learning

Languages I can work with:

Swedish

Afrikaans

Dutch

Spanish

German

Latin


Most USA states, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, British Columbia Canada

"Your work is fabulously thorough." -L S
"Thank you so much for taking your time to teach my students. It was very interesting and I am sure you inspired a few of them to do family history! You are so knowledgeable. Thanks again!" -R S

Participant reviewer of New Castle Public Library's genealogy section for library magazine

"Crash Course in Denmark" series - 45 minutes each, Utah Genealogical Association
"GenZ Genealogy" - 30+ minutes, middle school class

Family History Library (FamilySearch Library), Utah State Archives, Harold B Lee library (BYU), [LDS] Church History Library, court houses

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

English, Danish, basic Norwegian

Advanced Methodology
Basic DNA -With Distinction

Volunteer @ closest Family History Center, Utah Genealogical Association, Snohomish Tribe of Indians