Directory of Members

I was born and raised in Lansing, Michigan. In 1995, on the request of a family member, I started working on my family’s history.

Currently, I serve as vice-president for the Eaton County Genealogical Society. I am twice past president of the Livingston County Genealogical Society, founder and past president of the Stockbridge Area Genealogical / Historical Society, and past president of the Michigan Genealogical Council where I received the Award of Merit from the Federation of Genealogical Societies. I have also served as corresponding secretary, webmaster, and newsletter editor for the various organizations.

I am a member of the Genealogical Society of Washtenaw County and represent the Eaton County Genealogical Society as a delegate to the National Genealogical Society. I also serve as a volunteer at the Lansing Family History Center.

Award of Merit from the Federation of Genealogical Societies for Leadership

• Uncle Sam Wants You! - Researching World War I & II US Military
• Researching in the Garden State - Colonial NJ
• Researching in the Empire State - Colonial NY
• Researching Colonial New England
• The Sibling Connection - Importance of Collateral Lines
• Using FamilySearch - Tips & Tricks
• Sources - The Good, The Bad & The Ugly
• Finding Your Swedish Ancestors
• Using ArkivDigital - Swedish Research
• Genealogy 101

• Eaton County Genealogical Society
• Midland Genealogical Society
• Grand Traverse Area Genealogical Society
• Michigan Genealogical Council
• Livingston County Genealogical Society
• Lansing Family History Center Seminar
• Ionia County Genealogical Society
• Bay County Genealogical Society

I have also spoken at:

• Northern Arizona Genealogical Society
• Oakland County Genealogical Society
• Dearborn Genealogical Society
• Jackson County Genealogical Society