Qualifications

• Registered Genealogist with the International Genealogy Consumer Organization.
• 43 years Research experience as a professional genealogist.
• Bachelors Degree in English and German.
• Regional Instructor in Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, German, British, and United States research procedures.
• Librarian at Cache Branch Genealogical Library, Logan, Utah for 6 years.
• Librarian at Fresno Branch Genealogical Library, Fresno, California for 2 years.
• Secretary of the Golden Spike Chapter, Utah Genealogical Association (1977-1978).
• Member PAF Users Group.
• Genealogy instructor since 1966 in Utah and California.
• Research Director for several Family Organizations since 1967.
• Director of Scandinavian and German Extraction in the Brigham City Regional Name Extraction Program from 1980-1984.
• Special Consultant on the staff of the Brigham City Family History Center since 1976.
• Family History Consultant since 1997.

Professional Memberships

• Utah Genealogical Association
• Lancashire (England) Family History Society

Services

Complete genealogical research in records of Denmark, Norway, Sweden, England, Wales (English language records), Scotland, Germany, Switzerland (German language records), United States, and Canada (English language records).

As far as possible, searches are performed in the microfilmed and printed records collections of the Family History Library in Salt Lake City and its affiliated branches. If the required records are not available in Salt Lake City, record searchers in the locality of concern are employed to perform the searches, or I make field trips and perform on-the-spot research.

When making an inquiry or placing an order for research, include a pedigree chart and pertinent family group records. Be sure to give complete information on the line(s) for which research needs to be performed and details of research already completed to avoid duplication of searches.

Fees

The fee for complete genealogical research, record searching, and consultation is $35.00 (U.S.) per hour, plus expenses**, due in advance. A minimum retainer of $70.00 (U.S.) is required for a short search, $350.00 (U.S.) for extended research.

**Expenses include costs of copies of records, certificates, and other documents; fees paid to agents to search records not available locally; field travel (auto, meals, lodging), [no additional charges for travel to Salt Lake City & metropolitan area]; fees paid to courthouses, repositories, and other record facilities; administrative costs for items such as postage and supplies.

Please email for additional information.