Victoria Fisch
- DNA
- Family History Research
- Speaking / Presenting
- Writing /Publishing
- DNA
- Family History Research
- Tutor / Coach
- Adoption / Unknown Parentage
- Investigative Genetic Genealogy
- Tutor / Coach
- Family History Research
- Methodology & Resources
- Writing & Publishing
- Available for in-person events
- Available for virtual events
- Author/Writer
- Editor
- Graphic Designer
- Publisher
- Tutor / Coach
Victoria Fisch and Jeremy G. Frankel are full-time professional genealogists whose specialty is solving family mysteries. Our range of experience includes conducting research for personal family history projects, using DNA to find unknown parents and grandparents, finding heirs for intestate cases, and assisting academics and authors,. We have worked on episodes of "Who Do You Think You Are" and "Finding Your Roots." Please see our website for full biographies.
Services
Report products include family tree charts, chronological reports, and historical narratives. Victoria's graphic design and editorial skills enable us to compile your family history into an attractive book that may feature your ancestors' migrations, maps, photographs, and images of important documents. We would be delighted to help you conserve valuable family ephemera and artifacts.
We are committed to adhering to our clients' specific requests and focus for projects.
Specialties
We have conducted projects for families with ancestors in many geographic locations from different ethnic backgrounds, but specialize in Jewish research. We're always excited to take on a new challenge.
Please inquire.
Jeremy has a specialty in UK research and Victoria has focus on the California Gold Rush.
Victoria was the northern California editor of Western States Jewish History, a contributor to the publication, and now sits on the editorial review board. She was the editor and collaborator for the book, "Between the Redwoods and the Bay," which documented the historic Jewish community of Santa Cruz, California. Both Jeremy and Victoria have been called upon by authors and academics to contribute research for articles and books.
Topics include beginning genealogy research, techniques for success, deciphering DNA results, California Gold Rush history, research in the UK, Jewish genealogy, writing family narratives. We can tailor lectures for specific audience levels and interests.
Jeremy Frankel is Past President of the San Francisco Bay Area Jewish Genealogical Society, currently serving as their Vice President, and Victoria Fisch is Past President of the Jewish Genealogical Society of Sacramento. Jeremy sits on the board of the Commission for the Preservation of Pioneer Jewish Cemeteries of the West and Victoria is on the editorial board of Western States Jewish History journal.