Currently accepting clients for...

• Family History Research
• Speaking / Presenting

Debbie holds a Certificate in Genealogical Research from Boston University, and has taken courses with Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG). She began researching her own family over 25 years ago. After working as a CPA, raising a family, and serving on various community boards she is using her experience, knowledge, and attention to detail to help others. In June 2013 she toured family shtetls and visited archives in Lithuania and Belarus. Presently Debbie is the treasurer of the Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois.

Debbie's services are focused on meeting client needs. All research includes a report of the research performed, analysis of documents and suggestions for further research, if applicable. Sevices include, but are not limited to, researching, reporting, building family trees and record pulls.

Geographic Specialities
Midwest: IL (Chicago), IN (Indianapolis), Lithuania, Belarus, Ukaraine.

Additional specialities or search keywords
Jewish

Lectures
Among others:
The First Steps to Finding Your Family: A Four Part Class
March 2024, Bernard Weinger JCC

Finding Your Ancestors: Tracing Your Jewish Family History
May 2023, Appleton, WI Public Library, Find Your Ancestors Genealogy Series
October 2023, Bernard Horwich JCC

Getting Started in Jewish Genealogy
July 2021, Jewish Federation of Springfield, IL

Research Time Periods

• 20th Century
• 19th Century

Certificates
Certificate in Genealogical Research (Boston University)

Affiliations
Treasurer, Jewish Genealogical Society of Ilinois,
NGS (National Genealogical Society).
APG

Degrees
CPA (Certified Public Accountant), BS (Business)