Revis Leonard is a genealogical researcher who is passionate about telling the stories of our ancestors. Drawing from both traditional genealogy and DNA (genetic) genealogy methodologies, Revis adheres to rigorous standards as she unravels biological family connections, expands family trees, and delves into cherished family lore.

With nearly 30 years of experience as a legal assistant for a standing panel Chapter 7 bankruptcy trustee in the Western District of Texas, Revis embarked on her genealogical journey over 20 years ago under the mentorship of Texas historian and author, Julia Cauble Smith, her paternal 1C1R (first cousin once removed).

These days research is spent on lineage research for prospective members of her DAR chapter, volunteer DNA research, and her own personal family research. NO LONGER TAKING CLIENTS AS OF JAN 1, 2026. 

*Co-founder: "Sisters and Genealogy Retreats," a subgroup of the international women’s camping group, Sisters On the Fly (2019 to present).
*ProGen 46 Alumna; *Forensic Genealogy Institute; *Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG); *DAR Genealogy Research Institute (GRI); *DAR Genealogical Education Program (GEP); *Registrar, Uvalde de las Encinas Chapter, NSDAR; *Co-administrator, Callaway and Freeman (Haplogroup Q-M3 group) Y-DNA Surname Projects.

 

Geographic Specialities
Texas

Testimonials
S.P., March 2019
I met Revis at a genealogy retreat that she lead. I learned so much as a beginner student and I really enjoyed her class. She was able to make it easy to follow her instructions and was so helpful to help me find a relative that showed up at the top of my DNA list. Revis really inspired me that week. I became so interested in genealogy that I am still interested and now I want to help others find someone when they get stuck in their research. I highly recommend anyone interested in futhering their research and getting the most out of their time, to sign up for one of Revis' classes. 

B.G., ongoing since early 2000s 
Revis and I found each other during my search for my bio father. Through our search we discovered that I'm related to her spouse and I descend from a Kolb line which is her father's line. She was relentless in helping me from the beginning until the very end. There were many times I told her I'm just giving up (DNA testing). She kept encouraging me to be patient and at some point in time the right person will test and we'll have an answer. It did happen. My birth father had passed away in the '90's so I never got to meet him. I never could have accomplished this on my own! Still today I can call her and she's quick to help me get on track with my new search. 


 

Repositories
Virginia Wood Davis Archives, Uvalde, TX; San Antonio Genealogical & Historial Society Library, SAPL Texana & Genealogy Dept., San Antonio, TX; Gonzales Records Center and Archives, Gonzales, TX; Texas State Archives, Austin, TX; Historical Research Center-Hill College, Hillsboro, Texas

Research Time Periods

• 21st Century
• 20th Century
• 19th Century
• 18th Century

Honorifics/Credentials
PLS: National Association for Legal Support Professionals (NALS) 2007-2021

Certificates
Certificate in Genealogical Research (Boston University)

Affiliations
National Genealogical Society, Texas State Genealogical Society, Georgia Genealogical Society, Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania, Bucks County Genealogical Society, the Callaway Family Association, Clan McAlister of America, and the Cauble-Rotan Family Association (TX). 

Degrees
A.S. (Liberal Arts)