Linda Cook M.S.Ed.
- DNA
- Family History Research
- Speaking / Presenting
- Other Speciality
- DNA
- Document Retrieval / Record Agent
- Family History Research
- Heraldry / Lineage Societies
- Family History Research
- Methodology & Resources
- Technology
- Available for in-person events
- Author/Writer
- Heir & Probate Search
- Heirlooms / Archivist
- House Historian / Local History
- Photograph Analysis
Linda Lichte Cook, M.S.Ed.,
Professional Genealogist, Digital Archivist,
Professionally Licensed Educator, Author, Lecturer
I am a Professional Genealogist, Professionally Licensed Educator, Digital Archivist, Author, and Lecturer. I am a member of the Board of Directors, Hendricks County Museum, where I am also the Digital Collections Director. I have worked with clients nationwide including: Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, Tennessee, North Carolina, California, Texas, Colorado, New York, Lousiana, and Maryland.
I am a Professional Genealogist and this is my full time job.
That key detail is important for you as a client!
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I earned a Bachelors in Education from Milligan College.
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Masters in Education from Indiana Wesleyan University.
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Following my passion for genealogy and archives, I obtained additional certification in Genealogical Research from Boston University.
I am an instructor/contributor for the Indiana Memory Project, at Hendricks County, an initiative of digital preservation via the Indiana State Library and State of Indiana. I have written for magazines, genealogical research, journals, and I have a book published regarding the history of the town of Brownsburg in images, "Images of America: Brownsburg," Arcadia Publishing.
I have worked professionally in the field of genealogy since 2008. This has given me exceptional experience with genealogy records, research, reports, proofs, citations, preservation, and standards. Please visit my website for more information.
References available upon request including from: State Lt. Governor of the Jamestowne Society, and National Society of the Colonial Dames of America State Genealogist.
Recent and Successful Client Research/Submissions/Experience
- OMPF (Military Personnel) Location/Analysis February 2025
- National Society Sons of the American Revolution 2025
- Family Line Research and Correction 2024
- National Huguenot Society 2024- Ancestor Pierre Creson
- DNA Analysis and Paternal Line 2024
- Jamestowne or Jamestown Society 2024- Ancestor Christopher Branch
- Huguenot Society of America 2024- Ancestor Demarest Demaree
- Jamestowne or Jamestown Society 2024 Supplemental- Ancestor Rawleigh Travers
- National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Supplemental 2023
- The Daughters of Cincinnati 2023
- National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Lineage 2023- Ancestor Abraham Creson, Benjamin Ellis
- DNA Cluster Research Determining Kinship 2022
- Jamestowne or Jamestown Society 2022- Ancestor Stephen Hopkins
- Consultation for Dr. Kurt Luther, Virginia Tech University, and the Civil War Photo Sleuth Project, Regarding Genealogists, Genealogy Research, and Historic Photograph Preservation 2022
- Gravestone Location/Photo and Preservation 2021
- General Society of Mayflower Descendants 2021
- DNA Identification of Ancestors in Great Britain Research 2021
- Gravestone Location/Repair 2020
- Research and Report World War II Official Military Personnel File Findings 2019
- Kinship Identification Correcting Family Lore 2017
- Proof Arguments Solving Complex Genealogical Problems
- Proof Summaries using Direct/Indirect Evidence
- Kinship Determination
- Kinship Identification Correcting Family Lore
- Civil War and World War II Research Projects 2018
- Cemetery and Tombstone Identification, Location, and Preservation (Advanced Cemetery Preservation trained by Indiana Historical Society) 2015
- Photograph Identification and Preservation Techniques
- Co-Editor Hendricks County Bicentennial Book, "Hello from Hendricks County", Celebrating 200 years of County History 2024-2025
- Hendricks County Bicentennial Committee Member- County Historic Photograph Digitization 2024
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Association of Professional Genealogists Professional Management Conference 2022
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Intern Supervisor for Indiana University Certification in Archival Management program 2022
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Provided consultation for Dr. Kurt Luther, Virginia Tech University, and the Civil War Photo Sleuth Project regarding genealogy research and historic photograph preservation 2022
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Hendricks County Museum Board and Digital Collections Manager 2017-Current
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CONTENTdm-Skilled
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Dublin Core Metadata-Skilled
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Indiana Memory Project 2008-Current
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Advanced Cemetery Preservation- Indiana Historical Society 2016
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Certification in Genealogical Research 2015
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Author: Images of America Brownsburg 2015
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Volunteer Preservationist and Genealogy Researcher- Indiana Pioneer Cemetery Restoration Project 2009-Current
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Project consultant for historic photograph selection: McCallister's Deli Brownsburg, Brownsburg Public Library, and Hendricks Regional Health at Brownsburg Hospital Project
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Skilled lecturer for the content of library services for genealogists
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Developed and led the first genealogy group at Brownsburg Public Library beginning 2008
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Provided consultations for patrons regarding research, records, and problem solving
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Organized and maintained Archival Collections, Microfilm, and Genealogy Databases for the library
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Member National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
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Lecturer regarding local history and genealogy 2008-Current
"Thank you for putting flesh on the bones!" A.C.
"You've shown amazing care and concern, enthusiasm, and results!" E.J.
"Thank you! I would not have broken through this brick wall if not for your help." H.P.
"Wonderful Work!" L.O.
Lineage Societies, Cemetery Location and Preservation, Photograph Digitization
Images of America: Brownsburg, Arcadia Publishing
Central Indiana County Court Houses Hendricks County Archives Indiana Historical Society Indiana State Archives Indiana State Library McGrady Brockman Genealogy Library Central and Southern Indiana Libraries, Courthouses, and Societies
- 20th Century
- 19th Century
- 18th Century
- 17th Century
English, Spanish
M.S.Ed.
Certificate of Genealogical Research
Active Professional Educator License (Indiana) Genealogical Research (Boston University) Librarian Assistant (State of Indiana)
Society of Indiana Archivists, National Genealogical Society, Association of Professional Genealogists, Indiana State Department of Education, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, Indiana Genealogical Society, Hendricks County Museum
Master of Education (M.S.Ed.), Bachelor of Education (B.S. Ed.) Certification in Genealogical Research