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Megan Heyl

Educator, Researcher, Client Work, Speaker.
Hunting Down History
Professional Genealogist, Owner Hunting Down History
(616)399-6131
United States


  • Family History Research
  • Speaking / Presenting
  • Other Speciality

  • Family History Research
  • Tutor / Coach

  • Family History Research
  • Methodology & Resources
  • Available for in-person events
  • Available for virtual events

  • Event / Reunion / Travel Planning
  • House Historian / Local History
I have been involved in genealogy for over 25 years.  I have worked with many clients on their research project as well as teaching my own genealogy group called Genealogy Study Group on West Michigan.  I have spoken for societies and conferences locally, nationally and internationally, including RootsTech and The Genealogy Show.  I also belong to many local, national and international societies and hold leadership positions with many of them.

Finding the living of those who have passed on.

British Connections ISBGFH, MCGS Quarterly, RCGS Quarterly, MGC Quarterly, W.I.S.E Quarterly

I speak at various genealogical societies, historical societies, conferences, events. I run the Genealogy Study Group  in West Michigan.

Allen County Library, Ft. Wayne Indiana, all in west central Ohio & Indiana, Illinois Regional Archive Depository, Michigan Archives, State of Indiana, State of Michigan, FamilySearch Library , Salt Lake City Utah, Midwest Genealogy Center, Independence Missouri, Burton Historical Library, Detroit Michigan

  • 21st Century
  • 20th Century
  • 19th Century

English (native)

I have my Masters Degree in Educational Leadership, along with several other certifications - as a professional genealogist.  

I am a member of NGS - National Genealogical Society, APG - Association of Professional Genealogists, Michigan Genealogical Council (MGC), ILSGS - Illinois State Genealogical Society, WMGS - Western Michigan Genealogical Society, MCGS - Monroe County (Illinois) Genealogical Society, McHGS - McHenry (Illinois) Genealogical Society, ISBGFH - International Society of British Genealogy and Family History, Glamorgan Family History Society (GFHS), and others.

Master of Education (Educational Leadership), Bachelor of Arts (Education)