Cinda Baxter, MSc, CG, AG, QG

MSc (with Distinction) ... Genealogical, Palaeographic, and Heraldic Studies (University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland) 

CG ... Certified Genealogist (US)

AG ... Accredited Genealogist (International; specializing in Scotland research)

QG ... Qualified Genealogist (UK)

Determined to learn where the first Baxter came from, I began chasing those twitchy little leaves, like everybody else. Before long, visits to the Scottish Lowlands (and later, throughout the U.S. and England) were the norm, rooting through archives, libraries, graveyards, local history societies, courthouses, and any other place that might have even a tiny scrap of our family story. My adoration for research, complexity, and discovery found a new purpose and it was genealogical research.

From traditional "paper trail" investigation to DNA analysis, my formal genealogical education has been built around a desire to help others who crave knowledge about their heritage, while adhering to the highest possible standards:  

• Code of Ethics, The Association of Professional Genealogists
• Code of Ethics and Standards, The Board for Certification of Genealogists
• The National Genealogical Society's Genealogy Guidelines
• Genetic Genealogy Standards as approved by the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy

Don't be intimidated. Don't be overwhelmed. All you have to do is reach out, and ask for help from someone who knows the ropes.

     -- Cinda

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Past positions:
Board of Directors, Association for Professional Genealogists (APG)

Assistant Director, Genealogical Institute on Federal Records (Gen-Fed)

Website Coordinator, Board for Certification of Genealogists (BCG)

Academic Professional/Module Facilitator, Boston University:
• Genealogical Principles Program
• Genealogical Research Certificate Program

Virtual Technical Coordinator, Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG 2021 and SLIG Academy 2021)

Mentor, ProGen Study Groups 

Education and training:
• MSc in Genealogical, Palaeographic, and Heraldic Studies from University of Strathclyde (Glasgow, Scotland) 
• Boston University Genealogical Research Certificate 
• Genealogical Institute on Federal Records (Gen-Fed) Certificate
• ProGen Study Group Certificate

Genetic Genealogy Certificates
• Genealogical Genetics (Excelsior College)
• Genetic Genealogical Tools (IGHR)
• Chromosome Mapping (GRIP)
• All-DNA Advanced Evidence Analysis Practicum (SLIG)

Methodology Certificates
• Practicum in Advanced Genealogical Research (Excelsior College)
• Mastering Genealogical Documentation (GRIP)
• Advanced Genealogical Methods (SLIG)
• Advanced Research: Land Records (SLIG)
• Finding English Ancestors (IGHR)
• Scottish Research: Fundamentals and Beyond (IGHR)
• Women and Children First (GRIP)

U.S. Research experience (in addition to state, county, and local repositories):
• The National Archives, Washington D.C.
• Library of Congress, Washington D.C.
• DAR Research Library, Washington D.C.
• DAR Seimes Technology Center, Washington D.C.
• The Newberry Library Manuscript Collection, Chicago
• The Chicago History Museum Manuscript Collection, Chicago

U.K. Research experience:
• The National Archives, Edinburgh, Scotland
• Regional Scotland archives in The Borders, Hawick, and Dumfrieshire
• Regional England archives in Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, and Cumberland

Services

For specifics, please visit DetailsGenealogy.com
• Genetic Genealogy Research (DNA) 
• Traditional Genealogy Research (non-DNA) 
• Genealogy Research Coaching 
• Document Pulls 
• Genealogy Gift Certificates 

Geographic Specialties

U.S. Midwest, Scotland, and England