ProGen Study Group Alumni
These members demonstrated determination and commitment by completing all assignments in the nineteen month program to study Professional Genealogy: A Manual for Researchers, Writers, Editors, Lecturers and Librarians, edited by Elizabeth Shown Mills. Each gained valuable knowledge from feedback of their peers as well as by completing the practical study assignments.ProGen 1 — April 2008–December 2009
ProGen 2 — September 2008–June 2010
ProGen 3 — March 2009–September 2010
Heartland ProGen 1 (HP1) — March 2009 — October 2010
ProGen 4 and 5 — September 2009–April 2011
ProGen 6 and 7 — February 2010–October 2011
ProGen 8 — June 2010–December 2011
ProGen 9 — September 2010–March 2012
ProGen 10 — September 2010–March 2012
ProGen 11 — November 2010–May 2012
Heartland ProGen 2 (HP2) — March 2011 — October 2012
ProGen 12 — March 2011 — October 2012
ProGen 13 — July 2011 — February 2013
ProGen group number shown in parentheses below. Highlighted names are links to more information below.
520-808-7977
Research specialties: Report writing, editing.
Andrea's Genealogical Attic
317-446-0775
Research specialties: Midwestern states, Maine, German, French genealogy and heirloom albums.
Those Who Went Before
928-771-1048
Research specialties: Northern Arizona (onsite research), Kentucky, Western Pennsylvania; general U.S. research from 1800 to the present.
Copestone Resources, LLC
2318 N. Madelyn Cir., Tucson, AZ 85712
520-323-3543
Research specialties: Map production; database creation; general genealogy in Ohio, Vermont, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, southern Arizona.
Once Upon a Time Genealogy
931-721-3745
Research specialties: ALL research in Tennessee and Kentucky.
913-469-9393
Buckeye Family Trees
Research specialty: Ohio research and migration; writing on genealogy and family history topics.
a3Genealogy
Researcher and Lecturer: Military Records, African American/slave Research, Immigration/Naturalization, Native American Research.
Ancestor CPR
Buffat Genealogical & Historical Research Services
417-576-4524
Research specialties: Genealogical and historical research with emphasis on military for wars and conflicts from the Revolutionary War through WW1. Geographic Specialties: U.S. with emphasis on, but not limited to Central Midwest; Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas and Oklahoma. Services: Traditional genealogical and historical research, historic house/property research, Native American research, genealogical and historic photography, lecturing and writing.
GeneFinders: A Genealogical Research Service
402-654-2016
Research specialties: Midwest Researcher.
Lantern Genealogical Research Services
http://www.awell-litpath.net/
814-636-1066
Research specialties: Erie Co., PA and neighboring counties; Chautauqua Co., NY.
Bluegray Research
cannon
321-960-6682
Research specialties: 19th and 20th century immigration; Brooklyn, NY; Florida.
Maggie's Genealogy Service
765-719-3401
Research specialties: Midwest, with experience in other U.S. states and Germany.
408-458-0000
Research specialties: Santa Clara Co., CA; New England; Colonial America; Irish.
Research specialties: U.S. research, especially Kansas and Midwestern states; multi-state, multi-generational projects.
Christenson Research Services
508-788-5584
Research specialties: Family history research and analysis, Swedish research expertise; cemetery research, gravesite photography; document search and retrieval; record look-ups. On the ground in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, and enjoys collaborating with professional genealogists to support their projects.
Clark and Lewis Genealogy
303-900-2199
Research specialties: Colorado, Ohio River Valley (Ohio, WV, IN, IL, KY).
Bridge To Yesterday
805 441-2180
Research specialties: Large scale, multi-location U.S. projects and book publishing; lectures; genealogical coaching.
CRC Genealogical Research
615-887-1243
Research specialties: Photography, Tennessee.
Root Tracer Genealogy Research Services
508-369-7225
Research specialties: Eastern Massachutsetts, Mayflower lineage.
Bayside Research Services, LLC
804-398-8652
Research specialties: Maryland's mid-Shore counties: Talbot, Dorchester, Queen Anne's and Caroline; house histories, genealogy and local history; access to the Maryland State Archives, Library of Congress and NARA.
678-455-6525
Research specialties: Lineage society applications for the following societies: National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, National Society Children of the American Revolution, National Society Sons of the American Revolution, Society of Mayflower Descendants in the State of Georgia, National Society Daughters of Founders and Patriots of America, National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century, National Society United States Daughters of 1812, Continental Society Daughters of Indian Wars, Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-1865, First Families of Ohio, The Society of Civil War Families of Ohio, Settlers and Builders of Ohio. Also available to assist with research of the Doane family name as a life member of The Doane Family Association of America.
Stone House Historical Research
Genealogical and Forensic Research, Heirloom Albums and Framable Family Tree Charts.
Diggin for Roots
417-887-0747
Research specialties: CT, MA and England Research.
856-866-9367
FAX: 856-235-1931
319-621-4501
Research specialties: Iowa, Midwest and Mid-Atantic U.S.
Single Spring Genealogy
256-701-4022
Research specialties: Family and community genealogy in the Southeastern United States with added services in DNA-for-genealogy consulting, pre-removal Native American genealogy, and African American genealogy.
440-234-8665
Research specialties: General Genealogy, Ohio, Local Counties: Cuyahoga, Lorain and Medina, and tutoring/genealogical coaching.
209-242-2118
The Ancestry Detective, LLC
321-223-3463
Research specialties: New England and South eastern U.S.
Professional Ancestry Research
Research specialties: African ancestored genealogy.
1028 Ridgecrest Drive, Dickson, TN 37055
Middle Tennessee research; periodic research trips to central Ohio.
830-964-2886 (home); 805-478-6878 (cell)
Research specialties: USA, especially Ohio, West Virginia, Virginia; helping others problem solve; translating medical records.
253-332-0939
Research specialties: DNA/Genetic Genealogy, German research, Norwegian research.
Janis Walker Gilmore Genealogical Research Services
Goodell Genealogical Services
805-801-3075
Research specialties: Basic research, multi-generational U.S. projects that result in heirloom albums; writing/editing, genealogical coaching.
C&M Genealogical Research
650-726-1766
Research specialties: UK research, U.S. research especially northern California and San Diego, paleography, genealogical consultation and research planning; lecturer and instructor.
Research specialty: southern Mississippi.
Does not take clients.
Hait Family History Research Services
302-786-2419
Research specialties: Maryland and Delaware genealogy, African-American, Civil War.
DynastySearch Genealogy Services
919-609-0805
Research specialties: U.S., Italy/Sicily, Norway, Sweden.
Midwest Roots
219-324-2620
Research, editing, writing centered on Chicago and including 50 nearby counties in three states: northeastern Illinois, southwestern Michigan, and northern Indiana. Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center, Newberry Library, NARA Great Lakes regional office, Indiana State Library, Western Michigan University Archives and Regional History Collections.
541-772-8363
Research specialties: Kentucky, Wisconsin.
Beyond the Beaten Path
314-974-6690
Research specialties: Western North Carolina, Southern Maryland, Missouri.
LOOKING4ANCESTORS
519-792-3871
Research specialties: England and Canadian research specializing in Southwestern Ontario; Loyalist lineage.
Sunny Ancestry
Northeastern Ohio Research.
Generations
630-802-0947
Research Specialties: Chicago, Illinois, Missouri, kids' genealogy, writing.
PastTense Genealogy
78 Randolph Rd., Worcester, MA 01606
508-853-5575
Native Americans, African-Americans and mixed families in New England and New York.
Holtz Research Services
Research specialty: Italian.
34491 Sunset Dr., Millsboro DE 19966
302-945-5511
Research in Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia.
Genealogical Research In The South (GRITS)
770-608-2816
Research specialties: Southeastern U.S. with a focus on Charleston, SC; Savannah, GA; and Atlanta, GA.
Relatives Revealed
801-451-6265
Research specialties: Southern England — Warwickshire, Somerset, Devon, Surrey, Oxford, Berkshire, Gloucestershire, Kent.
510-505-0275
Genealogy Lecturer and Instructor. Research specialties: Military and land records; lectures on methodology and records.
412-683-8032 / 412-996-6008 (cell)
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
Four Square Books and Genealogy
620-442-3164
Research specialties: Photo analysis, ancestor biographies, house histories, lineage societies, Kansas research.
Kemper Research Services
828-290-4526
Mass Researchers
508-400-3931
Research specialties: Eastern Massachusetts and other areas of New England, especially early colonial days.
Kerr Genealogy
804-337-2192
Lineage Society Research for Virginia Ancestors.
301-675-1384
Research specialties: NARA, DAR, and Maryland.
Kolt Family History Research Services
661-510-8035 (cell) 661-296-9005 (home)
Research specialties: description.
Leaves of Heritage Genealogy
209-620-6605
Research specialties: Internet research, California localities, U.S. records, Scotland research, research plan preparation, beginning genealogy, lectures/presentations.
610-513-3176
Research specialties: Eastern Pennsylvania research.
French Roots Genealogy – digging for your roots in France
+33 (0)9 52 09 48 18 (land phone)
+33 (0)6 10 34 90 25 (cell phone)
011 33 952 09 48 18 (land phone when calling from USA)
011 33 610 34 90 25 (cell phone when calling from USA)
larcher.kathryn (skype)
Research specialties: an American professional genealogist living in France who can help you dig for your roots in France – member of APG & NGS.
Lawson Research Services, LLC
503-649-6679
Forensic genealogist.
Ohio Family Research
1920 Eva Lane, Malabar, FL 32950-3219
321-223-5217
Genealogical Research Services Specializing in Ohio.
Likins Genealogy
719-282-1015
Research specialties: Colorado, the Mid-West, and Norwegian research.
Lisson Genealogy Services
919-302-5748
Research specialties: North Carolina, South Central Virginia.
Kinwork Connections
Federal records, Japanese-American, DAR.
Research specialties: Migratory individuals and families; American and Canadian homesteaders; early steamboat history, especially on Plains rivers.
High-Definition Genealogy
773-661-3080
Research specialties: New York, Illinois, Huguenot; social media and technology; genealogy market analysis.
Natalis
323-316-8992
Research specialties: Danish, German, and Russian/Jewish genealogy.
763-476-4572
Research specialties: Pennsylvania, Upper Midwest (Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa).
512-733-6050
Genealogy Research and Consultation
Legal documents, Land, Military.
Research specialties: Texas, lineage society applications for Daughters of the Republic of Texas and Daughters of the American Revolution.
Three Sons Publishing, Inc.
636-222-2665
Research specialties: 1850-1900; Midwest; Mid-south.
McGhie Family History
240-568-0881
Research in Maryland and Washington, D.C., including NARA and the DAR Library.
Linked2Ancestors
801-732-0447
Research specialties: General U.S. research in the 1800's and early 1900's, research in Veszprem County, Hungary, access to Salt Lake Family History Library.
413-664-7359
Research specialties: Italian genealogy, upstate New York, English genealogy, and Irish immigrants.
Family Research by Coy Michael
256-883-1445, Cell: 256-655-5814
Research Specialties: Family Research in Northern Alabama, Central Tennessee, North Mississippi, North Georgia, cemetery photography, courthouse look-ups.
SKM Genealogical Research, LLC
Research specialties: Southeastern U.S. research, especially North Carolina and Tennessee; lineage society applications.
781-223-6840
Research specialties: Slovakia; New England.
Research specialty: San Luis Obispo.
Midwest & Beyond Genealogical Services
Research specialties: Monmouth County, New Jersey and Moore County, North Carolina.
GenLines Family History Research
209-599-4323 (home) or 209-765-8921 (cell)
Research specialties: U.S. multi-state research, basic research, ancestral handwriting analysis.
757-373-9982
Research specialties: Civil War Pension Files, Native American, Genealogical Coaching, Currituck County NC research.
Genealogical Research Services
520-548-1699
757-599-9089
LmnFamilyfinder, LLC
248-767-0864
Research specialties: US research 1700-1800's; Midwest focus; Immigration trails.
Apex Genealogical Services
972-347-9103
Research specialties: Virginia, North Carolina, Maryland, Pennsylvania, District of Columbia, Military.
Genealogy Heroes
831-419-3695
Research specialties: U.S., France, Quebec, French translation.
Olson Research Services
770-232-1710
Services include: Assistance with beginning genealogy research, traditional research, project management, organization, and technology. Research Specialty: Georgia and Southeastern U.S.
Charter Oak Genealogy
Research specialties: Civil War, Connecticut.
Ottman Research Services, LLC
Research specialties: New York City region.
Jigsaw Genealogy / Tech Edge Research
845-554-3257
Research Specialties: Dutchess, Putnam, Westchester counties as well as genealogical personalized tours of the counties and teaching various genealogy topics including specific research topics such as online digital record keeping, and database research strategies.
Stars and Stripes Genealogy
602-633-6726
Research specialties: Early American research in the Mid-Atlantic U.S.; Arizona.
Peake to the Past
304-685-9433
Research specialties: Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
From the Fayette Files
Genealogy Guide
202-403-7919
Research specialties: Hawaiian/Polynesian genealogy, urban ancestors, Chicago ancestors, and general Outreach.
Bridging the Past
Finding and Preserving Your History
630-617-5085
Research specialties: Chicago, Northeast Illinois, Italian research.
RhinehartRoots
330-802-0340
Research specialty: Northeast Ohio research.
Heritage Genealogy
+612 9482 8690
Research specialties: Australian research, especially New South Wales.
Relatively Speaking
cell 678-525-4084
Research specialties: Teaching beginner's, Technology & Tools for genealogist's.
617-723-3171
Research specialties: New England, especially Massachusetts; Mid-Atlantic, especially Pennsylvania and New York; Jewish genealogy. Not accepting clients at this time.
919-880-6231
Research specialties: North Carolina research and lineage applications with successful experience in the following societies: North Carolina Society of the Cincinnati; National Society of Colonial Dames of America; Daughters of the Revolution; Sons of the Revolution; National Huguenot Society, Society of Colonial Wars; Jamestowne Society; First Families of North Carolina, and Sons of Confederate Veterans.
Ancestral Discoveries
503-381-2654
Research specialties: Jewish, California, newspapers.
Bringing Your Ancestors to Life
202-903-8236
gsgenealogy
760-754-1375
Research specialties: Photograph scanning and identification, Locate Living people, Genealogical consultation and research plans, Literature Searches, Document Searches, Family Records Organization, Internet Research, Genealogy Blogging.
Old Bones Genealogy, LLC
410-790-2661
Research specialties: Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Frederick and Howard counties. Services include traditional research, project management, organization and technology.
All My Ancestors, LLC
405-757-7797
Research specialties: Oklahoma, Adoption, African Americans, Federal Records, Land Records, Lineage Societies, Naturalization, American Indian, Court Records.
Ancestral Trees Research
424-250-0158
Research specialties: Lineage societies, heir searches, 19th and early 20th century research, speaking/lecturing.
Staats Genealogical Services
216-337-4083
Research specialties: Ohio and Pennsylvania research.
Research specialties: Maine, eastern Massachusetts, Danish immigrants to New England, German language.
Chicago Ancestry, Inc.
Research specialties: Chicago genealogy and other Illinois research.
Between the Leaves Family Histories
978-534-4143
Research specialties: New England research, military records, photo restoration, hand lettered family tree charts.
Research specialties: Civil War Pensions and online research.
Bridge To Yesterday
805-489-5457 or 805-710-4731
Research specialties: U.S. multi-state research projects and family albums, lecturing, and coaching.
DWS Genealogy
651-221-1045
Research specialties: 19th Century Kentucky, Indiana; Brickwall Problems.
Genealogical Writing Service
508-949-2675
Research specialties: Provides a writing service for genealogists who do not have the time or inclination to write up their own research, but want to provide their families with a meaningful summary of their research.
Authentic Origins
Research specialties: Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, French Canadian, German, special interest in orphans and adoption research.
804-580-8210
Research specialties: online research and local Tidewater VA.
Genealogy by Design
210-695-1458
Research specialties: Middle Tennessee; Western New York; German Lutheran church records; War of 1812; Bexar County, Texas. Other specialties: book, brochure, and logo design; indexing.
Fetzer and Associates
510-909-9355
Basic genealogy, getting people started on their search; Finding Civil War ancestors.
Prairie Roots Research
515-491-9625
Research specialties: Iowa and Midwestern records, land, military, lineage applications.
206-419-5006
Research specialties: SE MA and RI, especially 19th century, Loyalists to Nova Scotia, late 19th century German communities in Jersey City, NJ and NE PA.
Ward and Katz Genealogy Services
410-653-0960
Research specialties: Maryland, Baltimore County, Baltimore City, Cecil County.
"The People Before Us"
508-746-6309
Research specialties: MA research.
Wayne Research
936-326-9101
Research specialties: Texas, the Southern U.S., the law and genealogy, and genetic genealogy (DNA).
Research specialties: Texas history and records, organizing, writing and editing, planning/coaching.
RyeRoots
914-967-1965
Research specialties: New England, New York, Westchester County.
562-400-6457
Research specialties: Ohio, Virginia, West Virginia.
HoosierRoots
317-319-7665
Research specialties: Indiana Records.
Relative Discoveries
617-41245014
Research conducted in Australia, England, Ireland and The Netherlands records.
Key Genealogy LLC
513-703-2087
Whitney Professional Genealogy
805-543-8182
Research specialties: Finding the Truths in Family Traditions of 19th Century California Settlement and Writing Family Histories.
Genealogy Safari
816-505-0488
Research specialties: Midwestern states, forensic genealogy.
My Ain Folk
http://professionaldescendant.blogspot.com/
Research specialties: Scottish family history research in local and national Scottish archives, transcription of Scottish and English documents C16th-20th, legal research and living relative searches within the UK.
wilssearch
847-814-7064
Research specialties: Iowa, Ohio, Missouri, and U.S. Civil War.
Penelope's TreeHouse
Wright's Genealogy Services
843-323-6205
Anne Young's Research Service
Research specialties: Australia, New Zealand, Scotland and England.
Preston-Young Genealogy
508-380-9754
Research specialties: New England, French Canadian, and England.
Ancestor Central
860-413-3864
Research specialties: Connecticut, genetic genealogy.
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PLCGS: When a student successfully completes the 40 course Certificate in Genealogical Studies program, specializing in the records of a specific country, or the 12 course Certificate in Genealogical Studies-Librarianship program, the University of Toronto, Continuing Education, Professional Learning Centre jointly with The National Institute for Genealogical Studies awards the postnomial designation PLCGS (Professional Learning Certificate in Genealogical Studies).