Qualifications

• Have been doing genealogical research since I was 16 years old when ROOTS first aired on television. I have a Bachelor's degree in Hispanic Studies and have studied Spanish, French, German, Russian, and Latin.
• I am a volunteer at a FHC in Bakersfield, CA and also volunteer my time at the FHC in Los Angeles, second only in size to SLC, UT.
• Have access to a great many resources both at home and in the area.

Services

• I conduct research in the following countries:
  • Germany (Mecklenburg-Schwerin and Strelitz, Wuerrtemberg, Baden, Hessen, Silesia, Posen, Westfalen)
  • France (Alsace-Lorraine)
  • Denmark,
  • Netherlands,
  • Poland, and
  • Mexico
• Finding the village that your ancestor was from is where most people get "stuck". That is where I can often break through the barrier and then the family tree can begin to grow again.

Fees

Research is by the hour ($15 per hour), plus regular research costs, such as microfilm orders, copies, postage, etc. all of the latter at my cost. I do require a minimum of 5 hours of research time, and generally work in 5 hour increments

Please email for additional information.