Every leaf tells a story. Let’s find yours.
Like a single leaf in a vast forest, your family history is unique. As a Genetics & Genealogy Detective, I look beyond the surface—examining the clues hidden in DNA, documents, records, and the stories passed down through generations. My goal is to bring clarity and meaning to your journey, uncovering the connections that shaped the people you came from. With diligence, care, and a researcher’s eye for detail, I help reveal the story your family tree has been waiting to tell.
Your story
As a Genetics & Genealogy Detective, research is more than records—
—it’s the careful work of uncovering the clues, connections, and lives that shaped your family’s story. Whether you’re seeking proof of a relationship, tracing ancestors through land and probate records, or investigating deeper questions through DNA, I bring diligence, clarity, and care to every case.
Our services
Every project is guided by professional standards and a commitment to finding your answers.
🌳 Family Lineage & Pedigree Proof
Trace your family tree to identify parents, grandparents, and earlier generations. Resolve “brick wall” problems where the trail has gone cold. Document descent for lineage societies (DAR, SAR, Mayflower, etc.).
🧱 Breaking Through Brick Walls
Specialized strategies for missing or conflicting records. Burned counties, migrations, and name changes investigated. Analysis using both direct and indirect evidence.
🛶 Immigrant Origins & Place of Birth
Identify ancestral villages or towns in Europe and beyond. Translate and analyze foreign-language records (church, civil, passenger lists). Contextual research on migration routes and communities.
🧬 DNA Analysis & Genetic Genealogy
Interpret DNA results from AncestryDNA, MyHeritage, 23andMe, FTDNA, and GEDmatch. Build and test hypotheses using triangulation and cluster analysis. Combine DNA with documentary research for proof-level results. Minimum 20-hour projects due to complexity.
🌎 Heritage & Ethnic Research
Explore cultural heritage and ancestral communities. Test family traditions (e.g., Native American, Jewish, Scottish descent). Research surname origins and meaning.
📖 Family Legacy Projects
Compile narrative family histories with context and storytelling. Produce shareable formats: reports, books, or visual charts. Ideal for gifts, reunions, or family preservation.
⏳ Historical Context Research
Place ancestors in their time: wars, migration, religion, daily life. Provide maps, photographs, and community history for richer storytelling.
🔍 Verification & Audit of Family Trees
Review existing family trees for accuracy and sources. Correct errors from online trees or unsourced family lore. Deliver a clean, documented version for future generations.
Our mission
to uncover the stories, records, and connections that define your family’s past—with diligence, detail, and personal care.”
Like a single leaf in the forest, every ancestor adds depth and meaning to the bigger picture. I help you find those leaves, so your family’s history comes into focus.
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