Connie Davis
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- Business Name
- Connie L. Davis Services
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- Non-Research Specialties
- Instructor
- Lecturer/Presenter - On-site
- Lecturer/Presenter - Virtual
- Project Manager
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- Research Specialties
- Adoption
- African American
- Children/Youth
- DNA Specialist
- Gold Rush
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- Research Provinces / States
- British Columbia, Canada
- California, United States
- Kentucky, United States
- North Carolina, United States
- Nova Scotia, Canada
- Tennessee, United States
- Virginia, United States
- Washington, United States
- West Virginia, United States
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- Research Countries
- Canada
- United States
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- Research Time Periods
- 18th Century
- 19th Century
- 20th Century
Connie started researching family history alongside her grandmother. This interest lead to achieving a certificate in Family History and Genealogy from the University of WA in 1999. That program culminated in a project on her 3x great grandfather, the Rev. Thomas Oliver Ellis, MD based on family correspondence and focusing on several aspects of his life: religion, medicine, and the Civil War in California. Connie's career in nursing (as a clinical nurse specialist and geriatric nurse practitioner) kept family history as a parallel interest for many years. Since 2018, Connie has accepted genetic genealogy clients and completed ProGen 46 in 2021. Connie focuses on helping people build their own genealogy skills as a way of learning more about themselves and their connection to history. Family history can challenge our identity and the beliefs we hold about our families and our society. It can also be a path towards understanding, growth, strength, resilience, and action. My focus is genetic genealogy. One of my chief interests is reparative genealogy. Connie is a dual Canadian-American citizen and works with clients on both sides of the border.
Services
Speaker, coach and researcher.
Genealogy education with an emphasis on genetic genealogy. I offer lectures, workshops, and small group education.
Coaching to understand and use DNA results, websites of DNA testing companies, address unknown parentage, cope with surprises in DNA and incorporation of DNA into traditional research.
Support for people who discover unsettling truths in their family history.
Collaboratively defined family history projects.
Guidance and support to use WikiTree or projects to transfer family information to WikiTree
Connie is also a DNA Coach and Instructor for Your DNA Guide: the Academy founded by Diahan Southard.
Geographic Specialties
As a genetic genealogist, I have experience using records in many European countries, all US states, and many provinces in Canada.
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- Degrees
- Master of Science (Gerontology), Bachelor of Science (Nursing)
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- Testimonials
- “As you were instrumental in sorting out a lost relationship, I thought you might enjoy hearing what has since transpired. I have been corresponding with the relative you identified and last week we finally had the chance to meet. It was most enjoyable and I could see my family in their face and mannerisms. But the biggest surprise was that they had spent some time going through their family photo albums and were able to find photos that linked the families together. Thank you again for all your help. None of this would have come to be without your assistance.”
Client D.S, 2021
“I contacted Connie after finding out that my paternal grandfather and I were not related after DNA testing on 23andMe. She guided me through the test results and assisted me in finding others who shared DNA that didn’t match any other branch of my known family tree. We sent out requests to those people who had shared their DNA results on Ancestry and within a day we had found the family of my “new” grandfather. I am in contact with them almost every day. Without Connie’s assistance I may never have worked my way through all of the available data to determine who my actual family was. Connie was very professional, knowledgeable, and thorough. She kept me on track and got results almost immediately. I am now following up with her to learn how to redo my Ancestry Family Tree as well as learning about so many other sites.”
Client C.F., 2021
“Connie was a great mentor in helping me do research to find my biological father. She was very kind, affordable and knowledgeable. Connie would email and Skype with me every so often giving me new tips and videos to watch to aid in my search. With her help I was able to find the person I was looking for and I am forever grateful.”
Client M.S., 2019
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- Lectures
- Unsettling Truths about our Ancestors
Communication Skills for Genealogists
Take a Road Trip with Your DNA
An Introduction to WikiTree and the US Black Heritage Project
Genealogy Best Practices and Processes
10 Amazing Things You Can Do at WikiTree
WikiTree: What's In It For Me?
DNA at WikiTree
Getting Started with YDNA, a Case Based Approach
Going Beyond Autosomal DNA: What can YDNA, mtDNA and XDNA do for me?
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- Certificates
- Family History and Genealogy, University of WA, 1999
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- Affiliations
- British Columbia Genealogical Society, Association for Professional Genealogists, Virtual Genealogical Association, Coming to the Table
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- Blog
- Blog link
Contact
- Business site: conniedavis.ca
Work Contact
| Phone: | 604-991-4563 |
| Email: | cld@conniedavis.ca |
| Street Address: | PO Box 2381 |
| Address 2: | |
| City: | Hope |
| State/Province: | British Columbia |
| Country: | Canada |
| Zip/Postal Code: | V0X 1L0 |