Sue McNelly, AG®
Accredited Genealogist Professional, Educator, and Speaker
KindredPast
Professional Genealogist
Tucson, Arizona
United States
Family History Research
- Ethnicity / Religion
- Family History Research
- Immigration / Naturalization
- Tutor / Coach
Speaking/Presenting
- Family History Research
- Methodology & Resources
- Writing & Publishing
- Available for virtual events
Writing/Publishing
- Author/Writer
- Editor
I am an Accredited Genealogist Professional through ICAPGenSM (The International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists). My region of accreditation is England. Other areas of specialization include the Isle of Man and South Africa.
I am also an Adjunct Instructor at Brigham Young University-Idaho, teaching Genealogical Writing in the Family History Program.
I enjoy helping people make connections to those who have gone before. Placing our ancestors in their geographic, historical, and cultural contexts helps us understand them more deeply. My search to locate my maternal grandmother started my genealogy journey, and I find great purpose in guiding clients in their own genealogy experiences. With over 12 years of professional experience, I specialize in immigration, emigration, and migration patterns, providing expert insights and assistance in tracing family histories.
I am also an Adjunct Instructor at Brigham Young University-Idaho, teaching Genealogical Writing in the Family History Program.
I enjoy helping people make connections to those who have gone before. Placing our ancestors in their geographic, historical, and cultural contexts helps us understand them more deeply. My search to locate my maternal grandmother started my genealogy journey, and I find great purpose in guiding clients in their own genealogy experiences. With over 12 years of professional experience, I specialize in immigration, emigration, and migration patterns, providing expert insights and assistance in tracing family histories.
Geographic Specialities
England
South Africa
Isle of Man
Australia
U.S. Great Lakes
England
South Africa
Isle of Man
Australia
U.S. Great Lakes
Testimonials
Just recently I utilised the genealogy services of Sue McNelly to assist me in researching my South African ancestors which I had found to be almost impossible due to my very limited knowledge of the family history in that area. Sue was amazing in finding family and documents to confirm the relatives and was in contact regularly with me along the way. I look forward to using her services again and can highly recommend her as a "go -to" for your family history research. Di P. Melbourne, Australia
Just recently I utilised the genealogy services of Sue McNelly to assist me in researching my South African ancestors which I had found to be almost impossible due to my very limited knowledge of the family history in that area. Sue was amazing in finding family and documents to confirm the relatives and was in contact regularly with me along the way. I look forward to using her services again and can highly recommend her as a "go -to" for your family history research. Di P. Melbourne, Australia
Publications/Media
- Mail In Transit: Voices From the Past, UGA Crossroads, Spring 2024.
- Before They Settled Utah, They Settled South Africa, UGA Crossroads, Winter 2023.
- The Royal Philanthropic Society School, ISBGFH, British Connections, June 2021.
- Giving Back through Indexing, 'ISBGFH, 'British Connections', Oct-Dec, 2020.
- 5 Tips for Breaking Through that Brick Wall, 'Desert Tracker,' Spring 2020.
- Researching your Ancestors from the Isle of Man, ISBGFH, 'British Connections', Jan-March, 2020.
- Desperately Seeking: Locating Lost Family in Newspaper Advertisements, West Valley Genealogy Society, 'Desert Tracker,' Spring 2019.
Lectures
Do you have a Cousin Jack in Your Family Tree?
Using Newspapers to Uncover Your Emigrant's Journey
Making the most of GENUKI
Isle of Man: Getting Started Isle of Man Research
South Africa: Boer War Prisoners: Pretorius Family, A Case Study
South Africa: Getting Started
South Africa: Military Research
South Africa: Online Sources
South Africa: Immigration & Emigration
South Africa: My Ancestor in South Africa
Searching for your Surname in South Africa
FamilySearch: Navigating the FamilySearch Family Tree
FamilySearch: Find your family using FamilySearch Records
Do you have a Cousin Jack in Your Family Tree?
Using Newspapers to Uncover Your Emigrant's Journey
Making the most of GENUKI
Isle of Man: Getting Started Isle of Man Research
South Africa: Boer War Prisoners: Pretorius Family, A Case Study
South Africa: Getting Started
South Africa: Military Research
South Africa: Online Sources
South Africa: Immigration & Emigration
South Africa: My Ancestor in South Africa
Searching for your Surname in South Africa
FamilySearch: Navigating the FamilySearch Family Tree
FamilySearch: Find your family using FamilySearch Records
Research Time Periods
- 20th Century
- 19th Century
- 18th Century
- 17th Century
Languages
Afrikaans
Afrikaans
Honorifics/Credentials
AG®
AG®
Certificates
Certificate in Genealogical Research (Boston University), 2017.
Certificate in Genealogical Research (Boston University), 2017.
Affiliations
National Genealogical Society
Association of Professional Genealogists
International Society for British Genealogy and Family History
Pima County Genealogy Society
Utah Genealogical Society
National Genealogical Society
Association of Professional Genealogists
International Society for British Genealogy and Family History
Pima County Genealogy Society
Utah Genealogical Society
Degrees
B.A. (Anthropology, Linguistics)
B.A. (Hons) (Psychology)
B.A. (Anthropology, Linguistics)
B.A. (Hons) (Psychology)