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Beth Finch McCarthy

Family history researcher, speaker, consultant. Specializes in Colonial New England.
BFM Genealogical Research
Owner
508-981-1884
Northborough, Massachusetts
United States
   


  • Family History Research
  • Speaking / Presenting
  • Other Speciality

  • Document Retrieval / Record Agent
  • Family History Research
  • Heraldry / Lineage Societies
  • Tutor / Coach

  • Family History Research
  • Methodology & Resources
  • Available for in-person events
  • Available for virtual events

  • Forensic Research
  • Heir & Probate Search
  • Heirlooms / Archivist
  • House Historian / Local History

Beth is a professional genealogist and speaker from Massachusetts, specializing in solving genealogical puzzles and teaching family history research. Her areas of expertise are family history compilation and Colonial New England research. She offers consulting services for preserving family collections and creating programs tailored to the specific interests of genealogy groups and societies.

She earned her undergraduate degree in Economics from Wellesley College and brings a background in training and development to her genealogical work. She holds a Certificate in Genealogical Research from Boston University's Center for Professional Education and is a long-time member of the Association of Professional Genealogists.


References available upon request

  • "Who Lyeth There? Digging Up Colonial New England Ancestor Records" 
  • "A Portrait of Victorian America: Using Old Letters to Paint a Rich Family History"

American Antiquarian Society; New England Historic Genealogical Society; Massachusetts Historical Society; Massachusetts State Archives; National Archives at Boston (Waltham, MA);
other metro-Boston repositories, including universities.
 

  • 21st Century
  • 20th Century
  • 19th Century
  • 18th Century
  • 17th Century

American English

Certificate in Genealogical Research (Boston University)

Massachusetts Society of Genealogists, New England Historical Genealogical Society, New York Genealogical and Biographical Society

BA, Wellesley College (Economics)