Laura Cubbage-Draper
Board-Certified Genealogist, Researcher, and Lecturer
LCD Genealogy Services
Owner and Genealogist
(201) 841-0823
Metuchen, New Jersey
Currently accepting clients for...
- Speaking / Presenting
Speaking/Presenting
- Family History Research
- Methodology & Resources
- Available for in-person events
- Available for virtual events
Look Inside Your Family History
Laura Cubbage-Draper, Certified Genealogist®, has been engaged in genealogical research for over 20 years. A native of New Jersey with deep Pennsylvania roots, she is a genealogical researcher, presenter, volunteer and the owner of LCD Genealogy Services.
Laura enjoys collaborating with clients and helping them to understand their unique family history. She has expertise in exhaustive genealogical research and compiling detailed written reports, both of which are essential to expanding your family tree.
Laura enjoys collaborating with clients and helping them to understand their unique family history. She has expertise in exhaustive genealogical research and compiling detailed written reports, both of which are essential to expanding your family tree.
Geographic Specialities
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Testimonials
"From the first phone call to receiving the deliverables, Laura was nothing but timely, professional, and thorough. She was very clear about her service offering/approach which instantly made my family feel at ease and confident that we had chosen the right genealogist for our project. The final report was extremely detailed/concise and worth every penny. I highly recommend Laura if you are thinking about researching your family and don't know where to start." ~ Caitlin P.
"Working with Laura was an invaluable experience. She prioritizes accuracy and preciseness in all of her work. She understood my family and embraced the individuals on paper in a professional way. This created an experience and understanding that I am so grateful for. The final report is a keepsake of documents, notes, articles and much more. This will be handed down from generation to generation." ~ Nancy L.
"From the first phone call to receiving the deliverables, Laura was nothing but timely, professional, and thorough. She was very clear about her service offering/approach which instantly made my family feel at ease and confident that we had chosen the right genealogist for our project. The final report was extremely detailed/concise and worth every penny. I highly recommend Laura if you are thinking about researching your family and don't know where to start." ~ Caitlin P.
"Working with Laura was an invaluable experience. She prioritizes accuracy and preciseness in all of her work. She understood my family and embraced the individuals on paper in a professional way. This created an experience and understanding that I am so grateful for. The final report is a keepsake of documents, notes, articles and much more. This will be handed down from generation to generation." ~ Nancy L.
Publications/Media
"Foundations in Faith: The James Cubbage and Jane Gilfillan Family of Allegheny County," Western Pennsylvania Genealogical Society Quarterly November 2023.
"Foundations in Faith: The James Cubbage and Jane Gilfillan Family of Allegheny County," Western Pennsylvania Genealogical Society Quarterly November 2023.
Lectures
* Introduction to Genealogy: Discovering Your Family History * Finding Female Ancestors * Genealogical Timelines for Organization, Analysis and Problem Solving * Using Historical Newspapers in Genealogical Research * FamilySearch.org: Getting the Most of a Free Genealogy Resource * Military Records for Genealogical Research * Cluster and Collateral Research (FAN Principle) for Genealogical Problem Solving * Organizing Your Genealogy Research * Using Excel to Plan & Organize Your Genealogy Research
* Introduction to Genealogy: Discovering Your Family History * Finding Female Ancestors * Genealogical Timelines for Organization, Analysis and Problem Solving * Using Historical Newspapers in Genealogical Research * FamilySearch.org: Getting the Most of a Free Genealogy Resource * Military Records for Genealogical Research * Cluster and Collateral Research (FAN Principle) for Genealogical Problem Solving * Organizing Your Genealogy Research * Using Excel to Plan & Organize Your Genealogy Research
Repositories
New Jersey State Archives, New Jersey Courthouses, Historical Societies & Libraries
New Jersey State Archives, New Jersey Courthouses, Historical Societies & Libraries
Research Time Periods
- 21st Century
- 20th Century
- 19th Century
Languages
English
English
Honorifics/Credentials
Certified Genealogist®
Certified Genealogist®
Certificates
Certificate in Genealogical Research, Boston University
Certificate in Genealogical Research, Boston University
Affiliations
Board for Certification of Genealogists (BCG), Association of Professional Genealogists (APG), National Genealogical Society (NGS), Genealogical Society of New Jersey (GSNJ), New York Genealogical and Biographical Society (NYG&B), Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania (GSP), Western Pennsylvania Genealogical Society Monmouth County Genealogy Society Virginia Genealogy Society
Board for Certification of Genealogists (BCG), Association of Professional Genealogists (APG), National Genealogical Society (NGS), Genealogical Society of New Jersey (GSNJ), New York Genealogical and Biographical Society (NYG&B), Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania (GSP), Western Pennsylvania Genealogical Society Monmouth County Genealogy Society Virginia Genealogy Society
Degrees
Master of Science (Counseling & Higher Education Administration), Bachelor of Arts (Psychology), Syracuse University
Master of Science (Counseling & Higher Education Administration), Bachelor of Arts (Psychology), Syracuse University