Melissa Tennant Rzepczynski
Genealogical Consultant, Researcher & Speaker
Branch Discoveries, LLC
Owner/Researcher
5178589473
Currently accepting clients for...
- Family History Research
- Speaking / Presenting
Family History Research
- Document Retrieval / Record Agent
- Ethnicity / Religion
- Family History Research
- Heraldry / Lineage Societies
- Immigration / Naturalization
- Military
- Tutor / Coach
Speaking/Presenting
- Family History Research
- Methodology & Resources
- Available for in-person events
- Available for virtual events
With her vast experience in family history instruction and research methodologies, Melissa Tennant Rzepczynski brings her knowledge, strong customer service skills, and expertise in family history research to those interested in learning more about their family.
Melissa created Branch Discoveries, LLC in 2022, offering consultations, document retrievals, research services, presentations, and much more. Her knowledge and analytical skills are from two decades of research experience in the following topics, the Midwest and Southeast United States, immigration and migration, property and probate records, African American, female ancestors, and more.
Melissa began her career in the genealogical field at the Hillsborough County Public Library in Tampa, Florida in 2001. Then she joined the staff of the Genealogy Center at the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne, Indiana in 2007, where she held several significant positions during her fifteen-year tenure. Melissa has presented at numerous events, including RootsTech, Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) Conference, Ohio Genealogical Society Conference, and Indiana Genealogical Society Conference. She has been an instructor for the Midwest African American Genealogy Institute (MAAGI) since 2016.
Melissa created Branch Discoveries, LLC in 2022, offering consultations, document retrievals, research services, presentations, and much more. Her knowledge and analytical skills are from two decades of research experience in the following topics, the Midwest and Southeast United States, immigration and migration, property and probate records, African American, female ancestors, and more.
Melissa began her career in the genealogical field at the Hillsborough County Public Library in Tampa, Florida in 2001. Then she joined the staff of the Genealogy Center at the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne, Indiana in 2007, where she held several significant positions during her fifteen-year tenure. Melissa has presented at numerous events, including RootsTech, Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) Conference, Ohio Genealogical Society Conference, and Indiana Genealogical Society Conference. She has been an instructor for the Midwest African American Genealogy Institute (MAAGI) since 2016.
Geographic Specialities
Midwestern and Southeastern United States
Midwestern and Southeastern United States
Additional specialities or search keywords
PERSI, transcriptions, deeds, land, probate, libraries, archives, city directories
PERSI, transcriptions, deeds, land, probate, libraries, archives, city directories
Repositories
Archives of Michigan, Library of Michigan, Allen County Public Library (ACPL) - Fort Wayne, IN, Repositories in areas across Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio.
Archives of Michigan, Library of Michigan, Allen County Public Library (ACPL) - Fort Wayne, IN, Repositories in areas across Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio.
Research Time Periods
- 20th Century
- 19th Century
- 18th Century
Affiliations
Midwest African American Genealogy Institute
Midwest African American Genealogy Institute
Degrees
BS (Business Administration), MLS (Library and Information Science)
BS (Business Administration), MLS (Library and Information Science)