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Phyllis Codling McLaughlin

Genealogist, Local Historian
Twisted Roots Genealogical Research
Currently accepting clients for...
  • DNA
  • Family History Research
  • Speaking / Presenting
Family History Research
  • DNA
  • Document Retrieval / Record Agent
  • Family History Research
  • Tutor / Coach
DNA
  • Adoption / Unknown Parentage
  • Tutor / Coach
Speaking/Presenting
  • DNA
  • Family History Research
  • Methodology & Resources
  • Available for in-person events
  • Available for virtual events
Writing/Publishing
  • Author/Writer
  • Editor
Other Speciality
  • Photograph Analysis
  • Web Design
Geographic Specialities
Southeastern U.S.
Indiana/Ohio
Additional specialities or search keywords
Kentucky, Jefferson County Indiana, Madison Indiana
Publications/Media
Indianapolis Monthly, "A Black and White Case," February 2023
APGQ, "Expand Your Reach: Get Published in the Local Newspaper,"  March 2016
Images of America: Trimble County (KY)
Images of America: Carroll County (KY)
various newspapers in Kentucky, Indiana, and Michigan
Lectures
Identifying and Dating Vintage Photographs
Robert Jefferson: Enslaved Son of Thomas Jefferson?
Eleutherian College and the Neil's Creek Anti-Slavery Society
DNA 101
DNA 102
Repositories
Indiana State Library, Indianapolis
University of Louisville and other repositories in Louisville, KY
University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY
Kentucky State Library & Archives, Frankfort, KY
Research Time Periods
  • 20th Century
  • 19th Century
  • 18th Century
Degrees
Bachelor's degree, English/Creative Writing, Ohio University
Graduate work in Journalism, Ohio University