Jenifer specializes in a narrative and biographical approach to genealogy, backing her material with solid research.

She is the author of several family history books, and she lectures and teaches on the topics of writing and social history.

Jenifer is a member of the Board of Directors of APG.

 

Geographic Specialities
Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, England, Scotland. 

Publications/Media

• The Maynard, North, and DeForest Families: A Story of Immigration, Industry, and Community (Genealogy House Publishers, 2021); winner of the National Genealogical Society's Award for Excellence, 2023.
• An American Family: Four Centuries of Labor, Love, and Reward: The Story of the Davis Family, (Newbury Street Press, 2018).
• Ancestral Lines of Iain W.F. Shepherd and Helen (Gray) Sheperd--Journeys in Time (Newbury Street Press, 2023).

For a complete list of publications, please visit: https://jkbgenealogy.com/published-work/.

Lectures

• Featured speaker for Kenyatta D. Berry's podcast: "Conversations with Kenyatta," 18 May 2023.
• "Self-Publish Your Genealogy: A Panel Discussion with Authors," New England Historic Genealogical Society, online event, October 2023.
• "Beyond Names and Dates: Using Social History to Color Your Ancestors' Stories," Rhode Island Genealogical Society, annual meeting, 18 May 2024. 
• Instructor for Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy's spring virtual course: "Bring 'Em Back to Life: Writing Our Ancestors' Stories."

Honorifics/Credentials

Winner of the National Genealogical Society's Award for Excellence, 2023.

Affiliations

• Member of the Board of Directors of APG
• Chair of APG's Continuing Education Committee
• Past-president of APG's New England Chapter

Degrees

• BA (English Literature) from Connecticut College.