Currently accepting clients for...

• Family History Research

I grew up in and currently reside in New England, where my genealogy research helped me identify so many of my New England ancestors, several of whom were Revolutionary War patriots and Mayflower passengers. 

I spent many years conducting crime scene investigations and forensic analysis in the Los Angeles County area. For more than 20 years, genealogy was my part time hobby.

My forensic skills help me think about clues differently and see the small details that may lead to knocking down annoying brick walls. 

Once I decided to turn my fun hobby into a fun full time career as a professional genealogist, I immediately began taking genealogical certificate classes, attending local lectures, webinars, and conferences so I could learn as much as possible from as many people as possible. I firmly believe in gaining and sharing knowledge. To me, learning is a lifelong pursuit. 

Find out what influenced your ancestors and discover how you became you. Let me assist you in your New England research, focusing on local archives. 

Geographic Specialities
Southeastern Connecticut
Rhode Island
Southern Massachusetts

Testimonials

Donna assisted me and my daughter when we were in the process of applying for membership to the NSDAR (National Society Daughters of the American Revolution). 

I had initially done some research on my own, but hit a brick wall trying to locate key documents that were needed.  Donna was able to find and secure the required documents to be submitted with our initial applications to NSDAR in Washington, DC.  Our applications were approved for that first submission and we became members of the local chapter in Rhode Island shortly afterwards. 

If you need someone to assist in your research, Donna should be your first choice.  She has expert knowledge in her field and adheres to the genealogical guidelines for standards, proof, and ethics per the Board for Certification of Genealogists.   - Kate O.

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I highly recommend Donna as a go-to genealogist to work on your family trees.  Donna's expertise rests with knowing where to look for specific information.  There are many records that are not on Ancestry and MyHeritage, but instead in special-focus archives and books. -Steve H.

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I worked with Donna recently and had an excellent experience.  Donna was timely and helpful in retrieving some death certificates for my company in Connecticut.  She was communicative and even provided additional information and recommendations when the search led to some unexpected findings. Would highly recommend. - Katy B.
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I have utilized Brandelli Genealogy Services for various purposes. My best story is my Aunt Joan (90 years old) needed a new place to live. Since she is a WWII veteran's wife, she could qualify for housing if we could find my uncle's DD214. I tried various things and companies. I called Donna in a panic; the deadline was approaching. She told me to ask the city clerk to look in their records. Sometimes, you need a DD214 to obtain veterans' credits, filed with the house deed, etc. Oh, it was there! The genealogist comes through in an unexpected way! She has done work for my family with excellent results and reasonable prices. I recommend her highly. Don’t be frustrated when you hit a brick wall. Hire Brandelli Genealogy Services. -Sarah W

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I unreservedly and enthusiastically recommend Brandelli Genealogy Services. Twice was Donna employed by members of my family to research and determine multi-generational direct-line connections to Mayflower passengers. The complete success of our first venture with Brandelli made it a no-brain decision to ask her to tackle the second venture. Donna is the consummate professional who maintains cutting edge expertise through on-line and in-person training and regular participation in genealogy conferences, such as the annual RootsTech Conference in Utah. She moves effortlessly to ferret out centuries-old land deeds, ancient birth, marriage and death records as well as focusing the newest AI-supported technologies to solve the puzzles we've laid before her. I am deeply impressed by her thorough and painstaking efforts on my family's behalf. Her work ethic is to be commended. I heartily recommend. -Roger A.

--For anyone interested in connecting family dots that you're simply unable to connect on your own for lineage organizations, to seek answers to certain questions or just to satisfy curiosity, call Brandelli Genealogy Services! They are resourceful, logical, knowledgeable, trustworthy and easy to work with. This fine establishment will leave no stone unturned in your quest. -Lani R.

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If you want impeccable, professional service to help you with your lineage, I cannot recommend Brandelli Genealogy Services enough! Call them today!  -flwrpwr 808
 

Repositories
Stonington Town Hall (CT)
Woolworth Library,  (CT)
Norwich Town Hall (CT)
New London City Hall (CT)
Shaw Mansion, New London (CT)
Denison Homestead (CT)
Connecticut State Library
Westerly Town Hall (RI)
Westerly Library (RI)
Newport Historical Society (RI)
Portsmouth Town Hall (RI)

Research Time Periods

• 20th Century
• 19th Century
• 18th Century
• 17th Century

Certificates
B.S, California State University, Long Beach, Criminal Justice
M.F.S., National University, LaJolla CA, Forensic Science
Boston University, Genealogical Research
ProGen, Study Group

Affiliations
RI Genealogical Society
Connecticut Society of Professional Genealogists
American Ancestors
Historic Stonington
Stanton Davis Homestead Museum
Denison Homestead Museum
Mayflower Society
Daughters of American Colonists

 

Degrees
B.S., Criminal Justice 
M.S., Forensic Science
Certificate, Genalogical Research, Boston University
Certificate, ProGen Study Group