Bridget M. Sunderlin, CG

Certified Genealogist®

Business Name

Be Rooted Genealogy
Non-Research Specialties

Author/Writer

Graphic Designer

Instructor

Photographer

Transcriber

Travel & Tour Planner
Research Specialties

Catholic

Court Records

Dual Citizenship

Forensic

Historical Sites

Irish American

Land Records

Scots-Irish
Research Time Periods

18th Century

19th Century

20th Century

Maryland, United States

I believe that genealogy, and the study of one's family history builds roots of confidence and enlightenment. This journey requires drive and self-reflection but reaps the greatest of rewards. I act simply as your guide as we open up a past that will surprise and delight you.

Whether you are seeking documents, building your family tree, solving brick walls or merely wishing to know more about your family's past, I am here to share my expertise. Let me be your guide.

Areas of Expertise

Certified Genealogist® • Writer • Teacher • Artist

Geographic Areas of Research

Mid-Atlantic, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New York, Ireland, Northern Ireland and Scotland

A Short List of Services

Break Through Brick Walls, Irish/Scottish Heritage Research and Trip Planning, Expert Affidavits for Court, Background Research for Writers/Authors, Mid-Atlantic Research Trip Planning, Lineage Applications, Dual Citizenship Applications, Repository Research, Genealogical Gift Creations and Book Design

A Short List of Published Articles

• Maryland Genealogical Society Journal: Linking Stephen Wooden, Rebecca Wooden, and Sarah McDonogh of Baltimore County to a New Orleans Millionaire, Volume 61, Number 2, 2020
• Family History Daily: 12 Genealogy Sites You Must Search If You Have UK Ancestors
• Family History Daily: The 10 Collections You Need to Know for Irish Genealogy Research
• Family History Daily: 5 Genealogy Questions That Took Me 30 Years to Answer
• Family History Daily: The 10 Best (Mostly Free) Scottish Genealogy Sites for Finding Your Ancestors

Continuing Education

• Professional Genealogy Study Group/ProGen 46
• Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh/GRIP
      - From Confusion to Conclusion
      - Practical Genetic Genealogy
      - Irish Genealogical Research, Part II
      - A Walk in Penn's Woods: Pennsylvania Research
      - Fundamentals of Forensic Genealogy

Volunteerism

• Maryland Genealogical Society
      - Board Member
• Baltimore County Genealogical Society
      - Baltimore City Death Certificate Indexing Project
• FamilySearch
      - Digitization Project at the Maryland State Archives,
      Annapolis, Maryland
      - Online Indexing
• Find A Grave
      - Memorial Contributor and Photographer

Degrees

Maryland Institute, College of Art
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design

Notre Dame of Maryland University
Master of Teaching, Art Education

Johns Hopkins University
Master of Science, Certificate in Leadership in Technology Integration

University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Master of Science, Certificate in Instructional Systems Development
Testimonials

“... Most importantly, though, Bridget was the most friendly colleague I have ever had and I always felt like she was as vested in my project as I was! She really cared about my research and she was so excited as things worked out in my favor! ...”
— TE - Dual Citizenship Client

"I’d been working on my ancestors’ genealogy for 6 years when I discovered Bridget’s website. I knew that online sources, even fee-based ones, contain many errors and often require specialized research skills. I’d been able to create an unbroken genealogical line for my father going back to 1658 in the U.S., but I still had questions about his relationship with my grandfather and great uncle.

Bridget responded quickly to my web inquiry and helped formulate my general question into a specific research project. Within two weeks I received an extensive report from Bridget summarizing her findings along with extensive footnotes and electronic copies of source documents. After a follow-up project with her to fill in some gaps, I had the information I was looking for. Her work also confirmed the accuracy of my own research.

A professional genealogist is well worth the money, especially if the data required is in another state and government archives are closed because of the Covid-19 virus. Bridget is one of the best — a well-designed website, prompt response, thoroughly professional project management, and a comprehensive report format. She’s a class act. I only wish I’d found her sooner!"
— JLG - Maryland Research Client

Credentials

CG®
Affiliations

Board for Certification of Genealogists; Association of Professional Genealogists; National Genealogy Society; Maryland Genealogical Society; Maryland Historical Society; Baltimore County Genealogical Society; Baltimore County Historical Society; Genealogical Society of Ireland

Contact

Website: www.berootedgenealogy.com

Work Contact

Phone:	410-561-7695
Email:	bridgetsunderlin@berootedgenealogy.com
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State/Province:	Maryland
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