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Elizabeth Williams Gomoll has been doing genealogy research for more than 40 years. Those decades of experience and study enabled her earn the Certified Genealogist credential from the Board for Certification of Genealogists.

Liz is President of the Association for Professional Genealogists Northland Chapter, and co-editor of Generations, the quarterly journal of the Minnesota Genealogical Society. She has been active on boards and committees for several genealogical societies, and the Minnesota Genealogical Society recognized her outstanding service with their North Star award (2017), Ambassador Award (2020), and the Founders Award (2022).

Her book, With love to All, The World War I Letters and Photographs of Minnesota Brothers Marland and Stanley Williams, was published by the Goodhue County [Minnesota] Historical Society. It received the Heritage Education Commission Family History Award, and is available through Amazon.

She co-authored Husförhörsländger, Swedish Household Examination Records, Framing the Solutions to Your Swedish Ancestry Puzzles with Robert W. Johnson, CG. This book received awards from the National Genealogical Society and the Heritage Education Committee and is available through Amazon.

Services
Ancestor and family research, lecturing, writing, editing, locating records, heir searching, DNA-enhanced research for adoptees, background research for authors, assisted research for less experienced genealogists
 

Geographic Specialities
Upper Midwest
Sweden

Testimonials
For decades I wanted to research my ancestry but never found the time. My friends recommended Elizabeth Gomoll of Red Bird Genealogy. With her help I now have a family tree dating back to colonial times and know more about my heritage than I could have imagined. She became personally vested in my family and worked closely with me to deliver exactly what I wanted. If you are contemplating ancestral research, I highly recommend Liz." - R. Jurgens, Iowa Today, I watched your presentation on Unlocking Notation Codes on Alien Passenger Lists. It was excellent! This is the first and only time that I?ve reached out to a presenter after listening to a talk. The talk answered so many questions that I?ve had about the codes. You did a great job in organizing the material and carefully presenting the information. Thank you for your work. I really enjoyed it. I'm about to start it again! - Kathy Moehl, CG "I developed a plan, indicating what records I desired, and Liz steadfastly stuck to my plan and accomplished results that were greater than my expectations within the agreed upon budget. Her research was often accompanied by suggestions on 'next-steps' which ultimately also proved fruitful. Her research solved many dead-ends, but opened up other new adventures. I have found Liz to be most professional, thorough and a real pleasure to work with and she comes with my highest recommendations." - R. Anderson, Dubai, UAE. "I could not be more satisfied by the genealogical research you did for my book. In fact, calling your work genealogical doesn't begin to describe the depth of historical detail that you were able to provide. Not only did you find dozens of essential documents for me, but you were able to analyze them yourself to help put together the story-line of each family or person. Your efforts go so far beyond anything I could have expected, anticipated, or even dared to ask for. I would not hesitate to recommend you to any other author." - S. Freedman, New York "From a communication perspective, Liz's online lecture was very professional. Her office setting, background, camera (quality and angle), lighting, sound and dress were as good as it gets. Most would do well to imitate her... [She] provided a handout of detailed report and links of the presentation, yet her entire presentation was, as it should be, all images, some text, and the presentation was conversational and NOT reading from either the screen or the handout. The material was broad and general, yet insider info quality... a terrific combination." - Attendee, Irish Genealogical Society International webinar "My father, born in 1905, was a stepchild who never knew the name of his biological father. I am now 80 years old, but recently decided to make another attempt to trace my paternal genetic background. Eight days after my initial inquiry to Elizabeth Gomoll, she provided a detailed report that included a likely candidate, who was subsequently confirmed to be the one. She was able to accomplish this with a skillful combination of DNA and document research, and under our agreed upon initial budget. I found her to be extremely knowledgeable, efficient, thorough and a real pleasure to work with. To say that she far exceeded my expectations would be an understatement." - G. A. Gehl, Wisconsin "I have always known I was adopted but knew nothing about my birth family. Even though a DNA match showed I have a half-sister, I was completely unsuccessful in contacting her. I met Liz a few years back...when I recently mentioned I might need some help locating my "bio" sister, I got a taste for what Elizabeth Gomoll can do. In one day she analyzed the information I provided and sent what I needed to contact my sister. It's not surprising so many use her excellent services, and personally, I am deeply grateful." - V. Geller, California "Elizabeth made the topic very interesting and I didn't want [the webinar] to end. It was fascinating and so much information. I would rate this webinar at least a 10!" - Attendee, Legacy Family Tree webinar "Totally engrossing. I started out half listen to the webinar while watching Master Chef. Gordon Ramsey was quickly placed on the back burner." - D. P., attendee, Legacy Family Tree webinar "We were planning a trip to Sweden and wanted to know more about the place my great-grandfather once lived. With the limited information we provided, Liz found where my great-great-grandfather was baptized in the 1700s plus the names of his parents. She verified all the dates and gave us copies of the digitized church records. She also provided contact information for historic sites we planned to visit in Sweden. As we begin to explore our Swedish heritage in more detail, Red Bird Genealogy Services will be the first place we contact for help." - B & I Olson, Minnesota

Additional specialities or search keywords
PowerPoint design

Publications/Media
Book: Husförhörslängder, Swedish Household Examination Records, Framing the Solutions to Your Swedish Ancestry Puzzles; Book: With Love to All, The World War I Letters and Photographs of Minnesota Brothers Marland and Stanley Williams; Numerous articles in Generations, Minnesota Genealogist quarterly journal, Swedish Genealogical Society of Minnesota Tidningen, and Oklahoma Genealogical Society Quarterly.

Lectures
Genealogy Smart Start - Things I Wish I'd Known; Documents + DNA + Methods + Luck, Combing Tools to Find Biological Family; Where They Once Stood - Finding Your Ancestor's Place of Origin; I Got My DNA Results, Now What?; Who Hid the Body? Finding Your Ancestor's Place of Burial; Unlocking Notation codes on Alien Passenger Lists; Fire, Water, and the 1890 US Census, Researching Beyond the Ashes and Mold

Repositories
Family History Library (Salt Lake City); Minnesota County Courthouses; Minnesota Genealogical Society Library & Research Center; Minnesota State Archives

Research Time Periods

• 21st Century
• 20th Century
• 19th Century
• 18th Century

Languages
Some Swedish, some German

Honorifics/Credentials
CG®

Certificates
National Genealogical Society American Studies

Affiliations
Board for Certification of Genealogists; Association of Professional Genealogists and Northland Chapter; National Genealogical Society; Minnesota Genealogical Society; Swedish Genealogical Society of Minnesota; Norwegian-American Genealogical Association

Degrees
Bachelor of Arts