Katie Rebecca Merkley
Family trees may contain nuts
Katie Rebecca Garner Genealogy LLC
Genealogist
3854727979
Orem, Utah
United States
Currently accepting clients for...
- Family History Research
- Speaking / Presenting
- Writing /Publishing
Family History Research
- Ethnicity / Religion
- Family History Research
- Heraldry / Lineage Societies
- Immigration / Naturalization
- Military
- Tutor / Coach
Speaking/Presenting
- Family History Research
- Methodology & Resources
- Writing & Publishing
- Available for in-person events
- Available for virtual events
Writing/Publishing
- Author/Writer
Other Speciality
- Event / Reunion / Travel Planning
My passion for family history was sparked in 2014 when I started volunteering with FamilySearch. To fuel this newfound obsession, I pursued a degree in family history research at BYU-Idaho, graduating in 2018. After an inspiring internship with FamilySearch, I launched my freelance career in 2020 and later gained valuable experience working with Legacy Tree Genealogists in 2024.
I stay engaged in the field by continuing my education through Heritage Genealogical College, RootsTech, and SLIG. My research focuses on uncovering the stories of my ancestors from Maryland and Pennsylvania.
My website is https://krgarnergenealogy.com
Geographic Specialities
U.S. Mid-Atlantic region: Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New York, New Jersey.
U.S. Mid-Atlantic region: Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New York, New Jersey.
Testimonials
“The information provided for my project was very thorough. There was a detailed analysis of available records for this project that contained visuals and was organized in a way that was easy to understand. The research plan contained many good leads and was broken down into manageable steps that I am excited to pursue going forward. I would recommend this service to anyone.”
– Kerri S.
“I thought you did a great job on being very thorough and thanks for taking the time to do this for us. I might be having you do more in the future. Thanks again for your time it was spent well.”
– Katie S.
“I am very pleased with the Katie’s professional undertaking and accomplishments concerning this project and I would most certainly recommend her to anyone interested in employing her for genealogical research.”
– G. Parsons
“The information provided for my project was very thorough. There was a detailed analysis of available records for this project that contained visuals and was organized in a way that was easy to understand. The research plan contained many good leads and was broken down into manageable steps that I am excited to pursue going forward. I would recommend this service to anyone.”
– Kerri S.
“I thought you did a great job on being very thorough and thanks for taking the time to do this for us. I might be having you do more in the future. Thanks again for your time it was spent well.”
– Katie S.
“I am very pleased with the Katie’s professional undertaking and accomplishments concerning this project and I would most certainly recommend her to anyone interested in employing her for genealogical research.”
– G. Parsons
Additional specialities or search keywords
family history activities
family history activities
Publications/Media
I write blog articles for Price Genealogy and Genealogy Bank; magazine articles for Family Tree Magazine.
My blog can be found on my website: https://krgarnergenealogy.com/
I write blog articles for Price Genealogy and Genealogy Bank; magazine articles for Family Tree Magazine.
My blog can be found on my website: https://krgarnergenealogy.com/
Lectures
The Sweet Legacy of Milton Garner: my 3rd-great uncle, who worked in a chocolate factory.
Crimes: a self-made widow and a man running from the law.
The Sweet Legacy of Milton Garner: my 3rd-great uncle, who worked in a chocolate factory.
Crimes: a self-made widow and a man running from the law.
Repositories
An hour train ride away from the FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City.
Lives close to the BYU Family History Library and several FamilySearch Centers.
An hour train ride away from the FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City.
Lives close to the BYU Family History Library and several FamilySearch Centers.
Research Time Periods
- 20th Century
- 19th Century
- 18th Century
- 17th Century
Languages
English is my native language; limited in German (Begrenzt auf Deutsch).
English is my native language; limited in German (Begrenzt auf Deutsch).
Affiliations
Member of Daughters of Utah Pioneers
Member of Daughters of Utah Pioneers
Degrees
AAS in Family History Research from BYU-Idaho.
AAS in Family History Research from BYU-Idaho.