Testimonials
I've been reading DUTY, FAMILY, PERSEVERANCE: THE STORY OF WILLIAM WATSON. It is so well written and illustrated ... so powerful. What a great story you have told." Chris A., Massachusetts.
"I just finished reading your book and it was so well done! I love the way you really told a story rather than just reporting dry facts. You did this through the use of quotes, descriptive details, and conjecture about feelings and motivation." Louise W., Vermont
"Your report is pretty impressive both from the point of view of your research and presentation, as well as his life... It really brought this era to life. I like the photographs and the pedigree chart."Clyde W., New Hampshire
"Your bibliography was amazing ... Thank you for a professional job done in a timely manner." Nancy S., Maine
"Thanks Ann for your thorough and professional report." Ted S., Missouri
"The scholarship and attention to detail [in the report] is of the first order." History professor, Massachusetts
"I am most definitely pleased ... The process of working with you throughout has been a valuable learning experience for me." Julie P., New Jersey

Publications/Media
Duty, Family, Perseverance: The Story of William Watson.
An English immigrant works in a New England woolen mill, enlists in the Civil War, and battles chronic illness, family crisis, and financial hardship to take care of his family. Available at Lulu.com .

A Life in Art: Eva Auld and Ernest Watson. 
The lives of 20th century artists Ernest William Watson and Eva (Auld) Watson. Available at Bookemon.com .

Service and Family: Ann Bauer and Norman Dingman.
The lives of the author's maternal grandparents, Anna Fredericka Bauer and Norman McLeod Dingman.

Lectures
Jump Start Your Genealogy Research: Tips From the Professionals." For beginners. "William Watson: Story of an Immigrant Mill Worker." Slide show story.

Repositories
Sheldon Museum, Middlebury, VT
UVM Special Collections
Vermont Historical Society Leahy Library
Vermont State Archives and Records Administration
Vermont Town Clerks

Research Time Periods

• 20th Century
• 19th Century

Certificates
Certificate in Genealogical Research (Boston University)

Affiliations
National Genealogical Society. Vermont French-Canadian Genealogical Society. New England Historic Genealogical Society. ProGen Study group finished fall 2017.

Degrees
M.Ed. University of Vermont (School Library Media); B.A. University of Vermont (History)