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Michelle C Bates

Professional genealogist specializing in probate/heirship work and criminal ancestors
My Genealogy Roots
Professional Genealogist - Probate Heirship Researcher & Speaker
Currently accepting clients for...
  • Speaking / Presenting
  • Other Speciality
Family History Research
  • Family History Research
  • Tutor / Coach
Speaking/Presenting
  • Family History Research
  • Methodology & Resources
  • Available for in-person events
  • Available for virtual events
Other Speciality
  • Heir & Probate Search
  • House Historian / Local History
  • Mineral & Property Rights

After researching my own family since 1993, I decided in 2019 to pursue turning that love into a profession. I started with the Boston University Genealogy Certificate program in the summer of 2020 and was opened up to a whole new world of genealogy. My work and life experience, as well as my education have given me the chance to see the business side of genealogy from multiple perspectives. I went on to ProGen and GenProof, along with institute courses from SLIG, GRIP, IGHR, and AppGen. 

My education with the law and my work as a criminal paralegal has given me the skills to navigate the many legal turns genealogy can take. My love for the law and true crime sparked my podcast, The Criminal Genealogist, my fun side project when I am not working. My goal is to create the "go to" resource guide for those researching their criminal ancestors. If you have a need for a speaker on this topic, I can be reached at Thecriminalgenealogist@gmail.com. 

The focus of my business, My Genealogy Roots, is on working with attorney's on probate cases finding living legal heirs. My work is primarily with probate cases out of Oklahoma and surrounding states, but I am available to take on cases from any of the contiguous 48 states. Need to hire a genealogist for your probate case? You can reach out to me at Michelle@mygenealogyroots.com. 

Lectures
What About Our Criminal Ancestors?
Research Time Periods
  • 21st Century
  • 20th Century
  • 19th Century
  • 18th Century
Languages
English
Certificates
BU, SLIG, AppGen
Affiliations
APG, SLIG, Utah Genealogical Society, UGA, Oklahoma Genealogical Society, Tulsa Genealogical Society, Seattle Genealogical Society, VGA - Virtual Genealogy Society, NGS, NEGHS
Degrees
Boston University 2020 Genealogy Certificate Loyola Law School (Chicago), Masters of Jurisprudence, Child Law & Policy, 2014 Oklahoma State University, Human Development & Family Science, 2009 Tulsa Community College, Paralegal & Child Development, 2007