Currently accepting clients for...

• DNA
• Family History Research
• Speaking / Presenting
• Writing /Publishing
• Other Speciality

With over 30 years of research experience and a foundation in law enforcement, I combine detective-level detail with advanced genealogy skills to crack even the toughest cases.

After 2013, when DNA testing was opened to the public, I turned to DNA testing techniques to advance my already successful genealogy career. 13 years later, I have solved enumerable cases helping families and individuals connect to their ancestry.

For more information on how I can help with your project, contact me for a 15-minute FREE Consultation - Phone: (810) 488-0060; Email: smiggsgenealogy@yahoo.com or go to www.GenealogyATT.com

I specialize in these areas:

1. Assist Adoptees in Finding Biological Family Members
2. Locate lost persons for probate and estate purposes
3. Connect individuals to Lineage Societies using both traditional and genetic genealogy
4. Solve Brick Walls
5. Research for other members of the genealogy family
6. Help DNA test takers make sense of their results
7. Create keepsake family history albums 

My services include:

• 10 hour block of research time which includes: traditional and/or genetic (DNA) genealogy research
• Research Report
• Fill out required Lineage Society Applications 
• Locate missing individuals based upon known information public domains 
• Research and create family history albums

Areas of research specialty - Michigan, Northeast United States, Midwest United States, Great Lakes Region, California, Utah, African American, Jewish, Scandinavian (Denmark, Sweden, Norway), Military, Early Colonial, Jamestown, Mayflower

Lineage Societies: DAR; General Society Mayflower Descendants; Jamestown Society; Order of Descendants of Ancient Planters; National Society Magna Carta Dames; and Barons; The Order of the Founders and Patriots of America; Colonial Dames of America; General Society of the War of 1812; Order of the First Families of Virginia; United Empire Loyalists; and more. 






 

Geographic Specialities
Michigan
Greater Great Lakes Region
California
Ontario, Canada
Mid-West & Southern United States

Testimonials
1. Dagmar T - A letter received Nov 2017: Dear Cheri, I can't thank you enough for all you have done for me. I was completely blown away that I had a grown son, but getting to know him in the last few month has been a joy I could not have foreseen. You are a Godsend! [Signed] John McCarver 2. A letter received Sept 2000 Dear Cheri Smith, I'm know some time has passed, but I thought you might want to know how much it meant to me to be able to find my biological family. Though my mother doesn't really want much to do with me, I have gained three siblings that do! It's been great knowing where I come from. Thanks again.
2. Shelly T - I've been accepted by the Jamestowne Society! Thank you so much for your help!
3. David S - Cheri did such an amazing job with my DNA research! She found out relatively easy who is my biological dad. Even though I don't really care to meet him or his family. The work she did was fast and accurate. She also kept me informed of her progress along the way. 
4. John M - I can't thank you enough for all you have done for me. I was completely blown away that I had a grown son, but getting to know him in the last few months has been a joy I couldn't have foreseen. You are a Godsend!
5. Michelle S - Everything is amazing! Susan and I met yesterday. Spent almost 8 hours together. I am beyond happy. I am so grateful to you. Words cannot express that enough! 

Publications/Media
DSGR Publication 
Featured Local Genealogist - The Dead Files, Season 16, Episode 9 - "Sudden Awakening"

Lectures
3rd Annual St. Clair County Genealogy Seminar - 15 Sep 2018: Finding Dad - Edmund vs Elmer- A DNA Story; 22 March 2023, Mid-Michigan Genealogy Society
DSGR DNA Special Interest Group - 2018-2019, DAR Monthly Genie Meetings, various subjects.
 

Repositories
Archives of Ontario; Burton Collection- Detroit, MI; California State Library (Sacramento); Michigan Archives; New England Historic Genealogical Society; FamilySearch.org; Michigan Room; Ancestry; Archives of Virginia, Michiganology.

Research Time Periods

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

Honorifics/Credentials
Past-President of St. Clair County History and Genealogy Society
Chair for Port Huron, Michigan Historic Disctrict Commission
Social Media Chair, Detroit Society for Genealogical Research (DSGR)
Lineage Specialist, Local Chapter, Daughters of the Revolution (DAR)
 

Affiliations
NGS, Ontario Genealogical Society, Ottawa Chapter DAR, American Ancestors - NEHGS, Detroit Society for Genealogical Research, ISOGG, California Genealogical Society, Applicant for: Board for Certification of Genealogists, Committee Board - Social Media for DSGR