I began learning about my family history and origins at a young age. My mother is a genealogist and she shared her passion with her children. Family vacations were almost always centered around learning more about our family. One epic vacation involved driving across country to meet cousins at various stops across the Southern states. This was also my first experience observing original research at county courthouses and library archives.
I am an Accredited Genealogist® with ICAPGenSM in the U.S. Southeast region, which includes Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, South Carolina, and Florida. I have worked on my own family tree and projects for clients, including DNA research. I periodically teach classes at my local Family History Center and assist others in their own research.
I believe one of the ways to learn how to become a better genealogist is by reading and reviewing case studies. In this way genealogists and family historians can learn from professional genealogists and follow their research strategies. In this vain, this site presents case studies of ancestors and the research used to tell their stories. The goal is to help people find their ancestors so they can also tell their ancestor’s stories.
I am a veteran of the fashion industry specializing in children’s special occasion clothing. I have been involved with the manufacturing and selling of children’s clothing in big box retail and specialty boutique stores. I also love graphic design.