Nicole Gallant-Nunes
Professional Genealogist specializing in traditional and genetic genealogy
Treasured Trees Genealogy Services
Professional Genealogist, Genetic Genealogist, Family History Researcher
Massachusetts
United States
Currently accepting clients for...
- DNA
- Family History Research
- Writing /Publishing
Family History Research
- DNA
- Family History Research
DNA
- Adoption / Unknown Parentage
- Investigative Genetic Genealogy
Writing/Publishing
- Author/Writer
Other Speciality
- Document Translation
My name is Nicole Gallant Nunes and I am a professional genealogist from eastern Massachusetts with over 20 years of experience. I specialize in Acadian and French Canadian research with a sub-speciality of early New England research.
My services:
My genealogy company is called Treasured Trees Genealogy Services. I offer genealogical assistance with researching and building documented family trees, assistance with DNA testing and utilizing DNA results for genetic genealogy purposes, verification services for existing family trees and consultation services in all aspects of genealogy. I adhere to professional standards in genealogy by following the Code of Ethics and Professional Practices as well as agreements in Confidentiality and Privacy. I offer a free consultation to new clients so you can get to know me and learn a bit about what I do and of course, go over how the process works and the cost. I offer a free hour of preliminary research to evaluate a proposed project and I work with each client to address their specific needs and requests. If we decide to proceed, we will create and sign a Research Agreement Contract and I will get to work.
A bit about me:
I have always been interested in history but I caught the genealogy bug about 20 years ago and there has been no turning back since. As many do, I started slowly building my own family tree and after several years once both sides were completed as far back as I could go, I moved on to building my husband's tree. As I grew more proficient as a researcher, I began helping family and friends and then I became a 'search angel' to hundreds of strangers who needed help building their family trees, breaking down brick walls or managing their DNA results. "Search Angels" work pro-bono on a volunteer basis to help people and to use those cases to gain experience in a wide range of research areas.
I always thought I would turn my passion into a career and I finally realized that there is no time but now to do what makes you happy. Helping people is what I love to do. Giving them the chance to connect to their past that was a mystery for so long brings me a great sense of joy and accomplishment. Since my decision to make my hobby a career, I have received my certificate of Genealogical Research, joined the Association of Professional Genealogists and the American-French Genealogical Society. I have since published extensive research projects to aid other descendants in finding their family information efficiently. I have also collaborated on published projects and hope to do more of that soon. I also frequently take online courses pertaining to a wide range of genealogy and DNA topics, attend genealogy conferences and volunteer at local historical societies.
A bit about my genealogical background:
My mother's parents both have deep roots for the last few hundred years in the small farming province of Avellino in the Campania region of Italy, just east of Naples. One of my great-grandfathers left Italy at the young age of 14 with his sister who was 16, to come to Boston, MA to learn the barber trade from an uncle already living here. He became a master barber and taught his son, my grandfather, the trade as well. He himself became a master barber and moved his young family to Danvers in the late 1950's.
My father's parents were both of Canadian origins. One set of great-grandparents left Quebec at the turn of the century for job opportunities in the textile mills that were operating here in Salem, MA at the time. My paternal grandfather was Acadian and First Nations (Native American) with deep roots in the Acadian region of Canada, particularly Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. My paternal grandmother was Quebecoise, with deep roots along the St. Lawrence river in Quebec. Both of those branches go back many generations to the earliest settlements in Canada's history. My First Nations (Native American) lineages are a rich history of Mi'kmaq, Inuit and Metis and I was able to attain tribal membership for myself and my son with our well-documented family tree.
My husband's ancestry is mostly Portuguese, Polish and English, with sprinklings of Scottish, German and Jewish ancestry. Our wide range of origins has exposed me to records from many different country in many different languages. My specialty is French Canadian and Acadian genealogy research which I primarily focus on these days. While I am not fluent in French, I am able to translate records and documents from French to English.
My goal has always been to help people learn about their biological origins and the ancestors who made it possible for them to be here today. I am a dedicated, hard-working, thorough and honest person who genuinely enjoys genealogy and the incredible advancement in the science behind DNA testing. This field is ever-evolving and I am always learning new strategies and techniques that make me a better researcher and genealogist. I take pride in my work and being able to unearth the past for myself and others has brought me so much joy. Genealogy can give you both roots and wings.
My services:
My genealogy company is called Treasured Trees Genealogy Services. I offer genealogical assistance with researching and building documented family trees, assistance with DNA testing and utilizing DNA results for genetic genealogy purposes, verification services for existing family trees and consultation services in all aspects of genealogy. I adhere to professional standards in genealogy by following the Code of Ethics and Professional Practices as well as agreements in Confidentiality and Privacy. I offer a free consultation to new clients so you can get to know me and learn a bit about what I do and of course, go over how the process works and the cost. I offer a free hour of preliminary research to evaluate a proposed project and I work with each client to address their specific needs and requests. If we decide to proceed, we will create and sign a Research Agreement Contract and I will get to work.
A bit about me:
I have always been interested in history but I caught the genealogy bug about 20 years ago and there has been no turning back since. As many do, I started slowly building my own family tree and after several years once both sides were completed as far back as I could go, I moved on to building my husband's tree. As I grew more proficient as a researcher, I began helping family and friends and then I became a 'search angel' to hundreds of strangers who needed help building their family trees, breaking down brick walls or managing their DNA results. "Search Angels" work pro-bono on a volunteer basis to help people and to use those cases to gain experience in a wide range of research areas.
I always thought I would turn my passion into a career and I finally realized that there is no time but now to do what makes you happy. Helping people is what I love to do. Giving them the chance to connect to their past that was a mystery for so long brings me a great sense of joy and accomplishment. Since my decision to make my hobby a career, I have received my certificate of Genealogical Research, joined the Association of Professional Genealogists and the American-French Genealogical Society. I have since published extensive research projects to aid other descendants in finding their family information efficiently. I have also collaborated on published projects and hope to do more of that soon. I also frequently take online courses pertaining to a wide range of genealogy and DNA topics, attend genealogy conferences and volunteer at local historical societies.
A bit about my genealogical background:
My mother's parents both have deep roots for the last few hundred years in the small farming province of Avellino in the Campania region of Italy, just east of Naples. One of my great-grandfathers left Italy at the young age of 14 with his sister who was 16, to come to Boston, MA to learn the barber trade from an uncle already living here. He became a master barber and taught his son, my grandfather, the trade as well. He himself became a master barber and moved his young family to Danvers in the late 1950's.
My father's parents were both of Canadian origins. One set of great-grandparents left Quebec at the turn of the century for job opportunities in the textile mills that were operating here in Salem, MA at the time. My paternal grandfather was Acadian and First Nations (Native American) with deep roots in the Acadian region of Canada, particularly Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. My paternal grandmother was Quebecoise, with deep roots along the St. Lawrence river in Quebec. Both of those branches go back many generations to the earliest settlements in Canada's history. My First Nations (Native American) lineages are a rich history of Mi'kmaq, Inuit and Metis and I was able to attain tribal membership for myself and my son with our well-documented family tree.
My husband's ancestry is mostly Portuguese, Polish and English, with sprinklings of Scottish, German and Jewish ancestry. Our wide range of origins has exposed me to records from many different country in many different languages. My specialty is French Canadian and Acadian genealogy research which I primarily focus on these days. While I am not fluent in French, I am able to translate records and documents from French to English.
My goal has always been to help people learn about their biological origins and the ancestors who made it possible for them to be here today. I am a dedicated, hard-working, thorough and honest person who genuinely enjoys genealogy and the incredible advancement in the science behind DNA testing. This field is ever-evolving and I am always learning new strategies and techniques that make me a better researcher and genealogist. I take pride in my work and being able to unearth the past for myself and others has brought me so much joy. Genealogy can give you both roots and wings.
Publications/Media
- "The Acadian Expulsion Memorial Project - Part 1, Researched and published by Nicole Gallant-Nunes on Dec 13, 2024 - In ongoing efforts to name every Acadian who died as a direct result of the Acadian Expulsion beginning in 1755 and spanning decades, Nicole has created a Memorial List of names and various vital information for each Acadian who tragically died during the Great Upheaval. Part 1 lists the names of 2,408 lost Acadians, including statistics, with more names to be added over the following year. List available on Google Sheets: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1mUhfNzZpAqhDwoawK8OMe212CzMUI3cJe871kmq9x6Y/edit?usp=sharing Accompanying Part 1 of the Memorial List is a 2-hour recorded Zoom meeting featuring Nicole Gallant-Nunes and several Acadian cousins discussing the impact of the Acadian expulsion within our own family trees and as a collective within Acadian culture - Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H24a_bElqWw&t=6s
- "The Trauma of the Expulsion of the Acadians, Part 1: Empathetic Witnessing", by Ann G. Forcier featuring Nicole Gallant-Nunes, Oct 13, 2024, acadiann.substack.com: https://open.substack.com/pub/acadiann/p/the-trauma-of-the-expulsion-of-acadians?r=3m38e2&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email
- The Love Vox Podcast - Episode 4: Unraveling Ancestral Threads – A Genealogist’s Perspective on the Salem Witch Trials of 1692 – Featured guest Nicole Gallant-Nunes, Professional Genealogist, 1 October 2024. Link to podcast episode: https://thelovevox.com/podcast/episode-4-unraveling-ancestral-threads-a-genealogists-perspective-on-the-salem-witch-trials-of-1692/
- The Filles du Roi Informational and Statistical Project Spreadsheet, (outlining much of the key information we know about the 765 Filles du Roi arriving in New France between the years 1663 and 1673) by Nicole Gallant-Nunes, published 7 Sep 2024: https://progenealogistnicole.blogspot.com/
- "Acadian Endogamy: Are You My Cousin?", by Ann G. Forcier featuring Nicole Gallant-Nunes, 2 Jun 2024, acadiann.substack.com: https://acadiann.substack.com/p/acadian-endogamy?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1y92MeiUnybbzPs7HLad628jCSEoLd8qF6SFRXi22pMF5eFkWpE2DujIg_aem_ARGKAbzHJ4obSlYjL-tzwDVs2qk2nZa_rYcqeuETtN0eLEb7G9d7gF6_WPc0zjkwH1h_dBE_EHtLhSxfuX8Bbfri
- Je Me Souviens, a publication of the American French Genealogical Society. Volume 45, Number 3. July-September 2022 edition. Published April 2023. The Possible Origins of the Acadian Michel Haché dit Gallant and the Ongoing D.N.A. Analysis of Haché/Gallant Descendants Today by Nicole Gallant-Nunes, Research article: https://progenealogistnicole.blogspot.com/
- Le Forum, publication of The Franco-American Center, University of Maine. Volume 44, #2, Summer/ Été 2022. pgs 31-46. The Possible Origins of the Acadian Michel Haché dit Gallant and the Ongoing D.N.A. Analysis of Haché/Gallant Descendants Today by Nicole Gallant-Nunes, Research article: https://progenealogistnicole.blogspot.com/
Research Time Periods
- 21st Century
- 20th Century
- 19th Century
- 18th Century
- 17th Century
Languages
English, (able to read French and Italian records)
English, (able to read French and Italian records)
Affiliations
American-French Genealogical Society
American-French Genealogical Society