Kelley Conner Lear

Kelley is a professional genealogist specializing in research in her home state of West Virginia, her adopted state of Virginia, the Allegheny Highlands, and central Appalachia. She is available for research, writing, speaking, or assistance with lineage society applications. Kelley holds a Professional Learning Certificate in Genealogical Studies (PLCGS) from the International Institute of Genealogical Studies.

In addition to serving on the Board of Directors of APG, Kelley also serves as the Social Media Chair, Historian, and member of the Board of the Virginia Genealogical Society. She is also a member of the National Genealogical Society,  Genealogical Research Institute of Virginia, KYOWVA Genealogical and Historical Society, Hackers Creek Pioneer Descendants, the Georgia Genealogical Society, and other local societies.

She is also a current or past member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, The National Society of the Colonial Dames of America, Daughters of the War of 1812, and the South Carolina Huguenot Society. Kelley offers extensive experience with hundreds of approved lineage society applications. She served as State Genealogical Committee Chairwoman for the South Carolina DAR and a volunteer researcher for NSDAR's former 250 Task Force working to resolve complex applications.

Work samples and references are available on request.