Patrick Cooleybeck
I was an architect for 30 years; now I'm leaning into my research-oriented and analytical talents.
PCb Genealogy + Research
Genealogical Researcher
Somerville
United States
Currently accepting clients for...
- DNA
- Family History Research
- Speaking / Presenting
- Writing /Publishing
Family History Research
- DNA
- Ethnicity / Religion
- Immigration / Naturalization
DNA
- Adoption / Unknown Parentage
WHAT I'VE DONE
· Researched genealogical records from the 18th-20th Centuries in Polish, German, Russian, and Hungarian to expand an existing family tree by an average of three generations per ancestor.
· Connected multiple family members via DNA testing results by building nearly 200 research trees from DNA testing results, using shared matches and research to build documented lineages in hopes of merging trees in the future.
· Identified biological fathers for four individuals from DNA analysis, and identified two generations of NPE events for another individual.
· Made a presentation on the concept of congregational ancestors to an historical church, by helping to the develop historical member profiles by using pew rental ledgers, donor plaques, memorials, and online records, in turn lifting up the only church member who died on active duty during the First World War.
· Presented my research at national conferences and published articles in academic journals. While in college I also served as an editor for Michigan’s annual architectural journal. · Volunteered assistance to identify relatives for veterans without immediate surviving family, and am reaching out in hopes to set up a coordinated approach in the future.
· Continue to offer assistance to a local congregation to develop additional profiles of past members.
· Offered pro bono services as a organizational fundraiser – producing five generation family trees for high bidders on AncestryDNA tests.
· Wrote code to quickly analyze 35 sets of 7,000 to 35,000 AncestryDNA matches each to find individuals with ties to multiple family lines.
WHAT I USED TO DO
· Worked in the architectural practices of three Harvard Graduate School of Design professors, gaining an appreciation for rigorous approach to research while looking into building types, design exemplars, building materials and readings while also assisting in preparation of a syllabus for a Harvard GSD studio.
· Coordinated and directed drawing production by project teams on academic teaching and research facilities. Identified and compiled all typical and specific details required for construction documents.
· Coordinated meetings and communicated with consultants in various disciplines. Processed and tracked all submittals and responses.
· Researched genealogical records from the 18th-20th Centuries in Polish, German, Russian, and Hungarian to expand an existing family tree by an average of three generations per ancestor.
· Connected multiple family members via DNA testing results by building nearly 200 research trees from DNA testing results, using shared matches and research to build documented lineages in hopes of merging trees in the future.
· Identified biological fathers for four individuals from DNA analysis, and identified two generations of NPE events for another individual.
· Made a presentation on the concept of congregational ancestors to an historical church, by helping to the develop historical member profiles by using pew rental ledgers, donor plaques, memorials, and online records, in turn lifting up the only church member who died on active duty during the First World War.
· Presented my research at national conferences and published articles in academic journals. While in college I also served as an editor for Michigan’s annual architectural journal. · Volunteered assistance to identify relatives for veterans without immediate surviving family, and am reaching out in hopes to set up a coordinated approach in the future.
· Continue to offer assistance to a local congregation to develop additional profiles of past members.
· Offered pro bono services as a organizational fundraiser – producing five generation family trees for high bidders on AncestryDNA tests.
· Wrote code to quickly analyze 35 sets of 7,000 to 35,000 AncestryDNA matches each to find individuals with ties to multiple family lines.
WHAT I USED TO DO
· Worked in the architectural practices of three Harvard Graduate School of Design professors, gaining an appreciation for rigorous approach to research while looking into building types, design exemplars, building materials and readings while also assisting in preparation of a syllabus for a Harvard GSD studio.
· Coordinated and directed drawing production by project teams on academic teaching and research facilities. Identified and compiled all typical and specific details required for construction documents.
· Coordinated meetings and communicated with consultants in various disciplines. Processed and tracked all submittals and responses.
Research Time Periods
- 20th Century
- 19th Century
- 18th Century