Qualifications
Training, specialties and professional service.
Advanced genealogical education, extensive archival experience and years of leadership in the genealogical community.
Genealogical Education
OngoingMultiple webinars from BCG, APG, Legacy and others.
2013Samford University, Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research — Advanced Methodology and Evidence Analysis, Course 9.
2013Salt Lake Genealogical Institute — Advanced Genealogical Methods.
2013Mastering Genealogical Proof Study Group.
2012Salt Lake Genealogical Institute — Advanced Genealogical Methods.
2010–2012ProGen Study Group 9.
2010National Institute on Genealogical Research, National Archives in Washington, D.C.
2007Northwest Arkansas Genealogical Society, Civil War Workshop.
2006National Institute for Genealogical Studies — advanced course in U.S. Military Records, University of Toronto.
2005Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield — VIP Interpretive Skills Training.
1998Family History Center Volunteer Patron Librarian basic training.
Society Memberships
- Association of Professional Genealogists — National
- Association of Professional Genealogists — New England Chapter
- National Genealogical Society
- New England Historic Genealogical Society
- Numerous other genealogical societies
Specialties
- 18th and 19th Century U.S. Records
- Starting or Extending Family Trees
- On-site Archival and Manuscript Research
- Military Records and Research, including Revolutionary War and Civil War
- Native American History and Records
- LDS Pioneer History and Records
- Lineage Society Applications
- Historical Sites, Homes and Neighborhoods
- Specific Record Requests
Community service
Genealogical leadership and volunteer work.
- Board Member & Member-at-Large, Civil War Round Table of the Ozarks (2015/16)
- Board Member & Past President, Ozarks Genealogical Society (2014/15)
- Volunteer Librarian & Archivist, Hulston Civil War Research Library, Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield (2004/18)
- ProGen 20 Coordinator (2013/14)
- Board Member & 1st Vice President, Missouri State Genealogical Association (2013/14)
- Board Member & President, Ozarks Genealogical Society (2013/14)
- Board Member & Past President, Ozarks Genealogical Society (2012/13)
- Board Member, Secretary, Civil War Round Table of the Ozarks (2012/13)
- Board Member & President, Ozarks Genealogical Society (2011/12)
- Board Member & Treasurer, Ozarks Genealogical Society (2010/11)
- Board Member, Program Director & Member-at-Large, Civil War Round Table of the Ozarks (2010/11)
- Board Member & President, Civil War Round Table of the Ozarks (2008/09)
- Board Member & Vice President, Civil War Round Table of the Ozarks (2007/08)
- Conference Chairman, Civil War Round Table of the Ozarks (2007/08)
- Membership Chairman, Civil War Round Table of the Ozarks (2005/06)
- Board Member & Vice President, Idaho Genealogical Society (2002/03)
- Volunteer Patron Librarian & Supervisor, Regional History Center (1998/02)
Research resources
On-site and online sources.
Frequently used resources include a broad range of repositories and record collections.
- County and state archives
- County and state courthouses
- County and state manuscript collections
- National Archives
- University manuscript collections
- National and state battlefields and parks
- Museums, libraries and state historical societies
- Major online subscription databases