Masen Brandon
A historical researcher by day, a historical researcher by night
Genealogical Factors
385-384-7682
American Fork, Utah
United States
Currently accepting clients for...
- Family History Research
- Speaking / Presenting
- Writing /Publishing
Family History Research
- Document Retrieval / Record Agent
- Ethnicity / Religion
- Family History Research
- Immigration / Naturalization
- Tutor / Coach
DNA
- Tutor / Coach
Speaking/Presenting
- Family History Research
- Methodology & Resources
- Writing & Publishing
- Available for in-person events
- Available for virtual events
Writing/Publishing
- Author/Writer
- Editor
Other Speciality
- 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 Britain, Germany, Poland, Luxembourg, Canada, Mexico, France, 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
Geographic Specialities
Most USA states, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, British Columbia Canada
Most USA states, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, British Columbia Canada
Testimonials
"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
"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
Publications/Media
Participant reviewer of New Castle Public Library's genealogy section for library magazine
Participant reviewer of New Castle Public Library's genealogy section for library magazine
Lectures
"Crash Course in Denmark" series - 45 minutes each, Utah Genealogical Association
"GenZ Genealogy" - 30+ minutes, middle school class
"Crash Course in Denmark" series - 45 minutes each, Utah Genealogical Association
"GenZ Genealogy" - 30+ minutes, middle school class
Repositories
Family History Library (FamilySearch Library), Utah State Archives, Harold B Lee library (BYU), [LDS] Church History Library, court houses
Family History Library (FamilySearch Library), Utah State Archives, Harold B Lee library (BYU), [LDS] Church History Library, court houses
Research Time Periods
- 20th Century
- 19th Century
- 18th Century
- 17th Century
Languages
English, Danish, basic Norwegian
English, Danish, basic Norwegian
Certificates
Advanced Methodology
Basic DNA -With Distinction
Advanced Methodology
Basic DNA -With Distinction
Affiliations
Volunteer @ closest Family History Center, Utah Genealogical Association, Snohomish Tribe of Indians
Volunteer @ closest Family History Center, Utah Genealogical Association, Snohomish Tribe of Indians