Currently accepting clients for...

• Family History Research
• Writing /Publishing
• Other Speciality

Jenny McKinney
Connecting you to history—one proven ancestor at a time

About
Every family has a story worth telling. With more than 25 years of professional genealogical experience, I help clients discover theirs — turning scattered records and half-remembered names into vivid, documented family histories that last for generations.
I treat each family history as a unique puzzle, combining meticulous archival research with a passion for storytelling to bring your ancestors to life. Whether you’re just beginning your genealogical journey or trying to fill in missing pieces, I tailor my approach to your specific goals.

Services Offered

• Comprehensive Family Tree Research
  From uncovering distant ancestors to mapping complex multi-generational trees, I use leading genealogical databases and proven research techniques to deliver accurate, detailed results. If you’re building a personal family tree or preparing documentation for lineage society membership, I can guide you through every step.
• Travel to Ancestral Locales
  Some stories are best understood on the ground. I offer personalized travel services to the towns, cities, and regions where your ancestors lived — giving you the chance to walk in their footsteps and connect with your heritage firsthand.
• Land History and Platting
  Understanding where your ancestors lived often means understanding the land itself. I research land records, deeds, surveys, and plats to trace property ownership through generations — uncovering boundary changes, land grants, and transfers that reveal not just where your family settled, but how they built their lives. This service is especially valuable for researchers in Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Ohio, where early land records are rich with genealogical detail.

Geographic Specialties

• Virginia
• West Virginia

Research Specialties

• Family History Research
• Heraldry / Lineage Societies
• Land Records / Plating

Additional Specialties / Search Keywords
Virginia, West Virginia, lineage society, lineage society application, DAR, SAR, family tree, ancestral travel, heritage travel, land records, land history, platting, deeds, surveys, land grants.
 
 

Geographic Specialities
Virginia and West Virginia

Additional specialities or search keywords
Lineage Society application research, family history, land history research, heritage travel

Research Time Periods

• 21st Century
• 20th Century
• 19th Century
• 18th Century
• 17th Century
• 16th Century and Earlier

Certificates
The Mayflower Society - George Soule descendant

Affiliations
Soule Kindred in America
National Genealolgical Society
American Ancestors
The Mayflower Society
Virginia Genealogical Society

Degrees
Bachelor in Business Administration
Associates in Electronic/Electrical