Paul Woodbury AG®, MEd

World-renowned genetic genealogist, lecturer and writer specializing in France research.
Legacy Tree Genealogists
Senior Researcher
(801)590-0534
Salt Lake City, Utah
United States
Currently accepting clients for...
  • DNA
  • Family History Research
  • Speaking / Presenting
Family History Research
  • DNA
  • Family History Research
  • Tutor / Coach
DNA
  • Adoption / Unknown Parentage
  • Tutor / Coach
Speaking/Presenting
  • DNA
  • Family History Research
  • Methodology & Resources
  • Available for in-person events
  • Available for virtual events
Writing/Publishing
  • Author/Writer
Other Speciality
  • Document Translation
  • Event / Reunion / Travel Planning
Paul Woodbury, AG®, MEd, is a Senior Researcher at Legacy Tree Genealogists where he has helped solve hundreds of research cases around the world. Whether identifying living biological parents, proving the historic multiple identities of an unknown ancestor, or researching with DNA and documents anywhere in between, Paul treats his clients' cases with care and professionalism. In addition to genetic genealogy, he loves research in France (for which he has received accreditation through the International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists), Spain, Italy, Scandinavia and Latin America. He regularly presents on genetic genealogy and French research topics in webinars, institutes, and conferences.
 
Geographic Specialities
Béarn (France)
Alsace-Lorraine (France)
Additional specialities or search keywords
LDS Research
Publications/Media
DNA Discovery (Quarterly column for the National Genealogical Society Magazine)
Lectures
Paul regularly lectures on topics in genetic genealogy and French family history. Some of his popular presentations include Introduction to Genetic Genealogy (Spanish, French or English); DNA Case Studies; Developing a DNA Testing Plan; Autosomal DNA: Considerations for Endogamy; Introduction to French Family History (Spanish or English); Introduction to Genetic Networks; Genetic Genealogy Collaboration; From Spit to Screen - The Journey of Your DNA Sample; Organizational Strategies for DNA Analysis; Genetic Genealogy Escape Rooms; Developing Research Plans, Modern Research Methodologies; Intersections of DNA and Document Evidence; and Evaluating Autosomal DNA.
Repositories
Family History Library - Salt Lake City, UT
Utah State Archives - Salt Lake City, UT
Research Time Periods
  • 21st Century
  • 20th Century
  • 19th Century
  • 18th Century
  • 17th Century
Languages
English, Spanish, French, Portuguese
Honorifics/Credentials
Accredited Genealogist® (France)
Degrees
BS (Genetics and Biotechnology) MEd (Instructional Design and Educational Technology)