Currently accepting clients for...

• Family History Research

I started doing genealogy over 25 years ago when my mother handed me a box of papers and memorabilia and asked me to organize it. In the box was a family tree that my great-grandmother prepared. I was fascinated to see the names of my ancestors and became curious about them. Hence, the addiction began!
I have over 25 years of genealogical experience and have completed reports in a variety of states including Tennessee, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Alabama, Ohio, and Virginia.
A few of my specialties include:

• Record look ups and analysis - I live 20 minutes away from the Tennessee Archives in downtown Nashville as well as several repositories in Williamson and Davidson County, Tennessee. I am more than happy to do source-cited record look ups and also provide analysis, upon request.
• Family narratives/histories - I love to tell the stories of my clients' families in an engaging narrative format.
• Land and home research, especially in Williamson and Davidson County, Tennessee. I would love to help uncover the history of your neighborhoods, subdivisions and homes!
• 20th century Jewish immigration and naturalization

In general, however, I love to research in new localities and learn new things!
Please reach out to schedule a free consultation or you can schedule a time here:
https://calendly.com/jtgontarek

Testimonials
11/27/2023: Julie changed my life. I had no idea of my family?s background and wondered about it for decades. Thanks to Julie?s diligence and professionalism I now know about my roots, and that is priceless. J. Petty

Repositories
Tennessee State Library and Archives Williamson County, Tennessee Archives Williamson County, Tennessee Register of Deeds Williamson County, Tennessee Library

Research Time Periods

• 20th Century
• 19th Century

Certificates
Research Like a Pro Study Group (2020)
NGS American Genealogy Studies Program (2022)
Genealogical Institute of Pittsburg (GRIP) Law School for Genealogists (2022)
ProGen 63 (2023)
Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG) Metes & Bounds Land Platting (2023)
Research Like a Pro with DNA Study Group (2024)

Affiliations
Middle Tennessee Genealogical Society

Degrees
Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science with Concentration in Accounting