Genealogy research is a task of startling intimacy at a great distance.

I help individuals discover, preserve, and share their unique family stories. 

Our ancestors all had unique triumphs and struggles. By learning about these experiences, we can increase our sense of identity, resilience, and empathy, as they played a part in shaping our unique lives today. Over time, our ancestors passed on an array of dispositions and traits that were formed from their memories, experiences, talents, relationships, and events. For ancestors who left no photographs or letters, understanding the historical context can help us to comprehend the circumstances under which they made important life choices, such as where they chose to live, whom they married, and how they supported themselves. Gaining insight into their circumstances and choices can help us learn more about ourselves and the society we live in. Discovering our ancestors' stories and the context of their lives holds immense emotional value, and sharing these stories can have social value as well. By sharing our ancestor's history, we bring them back to life, reintroducing them, their struggles, and triumphs to our present world.