Every family has a mystery.

A missing ancestor. A stubborn brick wall. A story that may—or may not—be true.

I use records, DNA evidence, careful analysis, and a healthy amount of curiosity to help uncover the people and stories hidden in your family history.

Let’s follow the clues.

I help individuals and families discover, document, and better understand their family history through careful research, evidence analysis, and clear communication. As a scientist and genealogical researcher, I bring a methodical approach to building family trees, resolving conflicting information, and tackling difficult brick-wall questions using historical records, family information, and DNA evidence when appropriate.

My services include focused ancestor research, family tree development, DNA match analysis, local repository research, cemetery visits, and headstone photography. Clients receive organized findings, source citations, an explanation of the evidence, and practical recommendations for next steps.

Repositories
National Archives and Records Administration (Archives I and Archives II)
Library of Congress
Daughters of the American Revolution Library
LDS FamilySearch Center
Maryland State Archives
Montgomery History (Jane C. Sween Research Library)

Research Time Periods

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

Affiliations
Association of Professional Genealogists
National Genealogical Society

Degrees
MS Environmental Science and Policy, Johns Hoplins University
BS Chemistry, Roanoke College
Principles of Genealogy, Boston University Center for Professional Education