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• Family History Research
• Writing /Publishing
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Matt, a full time professional genealogist and owner/director of New Line Genealogy, LLC, is Past President of Northeast Michigan Genealogical Society, a delegate to the Michigan Genealogical Council, and former National Booth Chairman for the Association of Professional Genealogists (APG).  He currently serves on the Collections Committee of the Besser Museum and on the Historic District Study Committee both in and for the city of Alpena, Michigan. In previous years, he served as a lead researcher for a major study of the Native American tribal members in and around northeast Michigan.

Matt has had a lifelong dedication to genealogy and family history with a BS degree in history and historic preservation from Eastern Michigan University. That interest continued with past service on the Arts, Culture, and Heritage Committee and also on the Planning Commission for the city of Dexter, Michigan, where he helped to create protection for many of the city's historic structures.

Committed to continuing education in the developing field of genealogy, Matt participates in numerous local, regional, and national programs. He has life memberships and professional affiliations with genealogical councils and societies too numerous to list. A more complete biography is available by email or postal mail listed below.

Services

Discover your family roots with the help of a professional genealogist with over 35 years of experience. Because your project is unique, we proceed at your desired pace. Meetings occur at the location of your choice, either in person or electronically. We, at New Line Genealogy, offer solutions for your project no matter how large or small. Our professional network of colleagues extends across the nation and to several countries outside of the United States. Visit us at newlinegenealogy.com.  Order our genealogy journals "Tell Me More" series at https://amzn.to/3YNpoLg

 

Geographic Specialties

CT, IL, ME, MA, MI, MO, OH, OK, TN, WI, New England, Midwest

Geographic Specialities
Matt McCormack’s genealogical research spans a broad geographic range, with particular expertise in New England and the Midwestern United States. His work encompasses records and family histories from all fifty U.S. states and includes extensive international research across Europe, the Middle East, and other regions worldwide.

Testimonials
We were working on a corporate reorganization that involved aggregating shareholders in family groups. I thought I had a handle on it, but we had over 400 shareholders and it was not going smoothly. Regulation permitted us to look back six generations, but what an intricate web that created and time was running short! Fortunately, we heard about New Line Genealogy. One phone call and meeting with Matt McCormack and I knew we had found the right person. Matt worked his tail off to complete our project in a timely and entirely thorough manner. I am totally impressed and forever grateful to Matt McCormack and New Line Genealogy." John Mann, President and CEO Chelsea State Bank/CSB Bancorp, Inc. "I personally want to thank you for assisting our firm via your research. Your professional research shined from point A-Z in this matter. AGHS is a young genealogical research firm in its beginning years. Your detailed search allowed us to successfully locate the proper heirs, have them become clients & ultimately becoming a win-win for everyone. I would never hesitate to contact you again." Most respectfully, Craig Luty former President American German Heir Search (AGHS)

Publications/Media

Matthew McCormack is a published genealogical author and researcher with over a decade of experience in historical and family lineage documentation. He is the author of five genealogy help journals available through Amazon and has completed ten commissioned private family genealogies since 2015.

His published works include an automobile museum catalog produced in Istanbul, Türkiye, and he previously served as President/Editor for the Northeast Michigan Genealogical Society Newsletter. McCormack also contributed to Alpena County, Michigan Sesquicentennial: History and Families 1857–2007.

Publications under his imprint, New Line Genealogy, are held in prominent national and regional repositories, including the Library of Congress, New England Historic Genealogical Society, Allen County Public Library, Daughters of the American Revolution Library, Newberry Library, Michigan History Center, Midwest Genealogy Center, Arizona State Library, University of California, Berkeley (Bancroft Library), and many others across the United States.

Research Time Periods

• 21st Century
• 20th Century
• 19th Century
• 18th Century
• 17th Century
• 16th Century and Earlier

Certificates
2020 Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy - Early US Church Records. 2013 Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research - Genealogy as a Profession.

Affiliations
Association of Professional Genealogists,

National Genealogical Society,

National Trust for Historic Preservation,

Washtenaw County Genealogical Society,

Dexter Area Historical Society,

Oakland County Genealogical & Pioneer Society,

North East Michigan Genealogical Society,

Michigan History Magazine,

Historical Society of Michigan,

Detroit Society For Genealogical Research,

Huron Shores Genealogical Society,

Leelanau County Historical Society,

New England Historic Genealogical Society,

Lorain County Historical Society,

Old Saybrook Historical Society,

The Denison Society,

Descendants Of the Founders of Ancient Windsor,

Walter Palmer Society,

Beverly Historical Society,

Historical Society of Old Newbury,

Rowley Historical Society,

Ipswich Historical Society,

Mayflower Society,

West Roxbury Historical Society,

Ohio Historical Society,

Kenosha County History Center,

Milwaukee County Historical Society,

International Harvester Collectors

Degrees
BS (History, Historic Preservation)