*The details of this genealogy research project are shared with client permission. The innate desire to know more about who we are and where we came from is as old as time itself, making family history research a wonderfully unique and timeless gift that is sure to be cherished not only by the recipient, but also for generations to come. As professional genealogists, we are frequently contacted for this very reason—to provide loved ones with memorable gifts for all … [Read more...]
Meet Suzanne, Legacy Tree Genealogists Project Manager
Suzanne Earnshaw started family history work as a hobby and decided she had a talent for the profession. She attended Brigham Young University and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Family History. While at the university she completed two internships. Her first internship was in the L. Tom Perry Special Collections of the Harold B. Lee Library. Suzanne was a curator on an exhibit of Gertrude Bonnin, a native American also known as Zikala-Sa. She was able to read and study an extensive series … [Read more...]
No Strangers Among Us: Uncovering the Story of the Forgotten Soldier
We have spent countless hours researching the brave men and women who have fought for this country. One recent case uniquely showcases the strong connection between the public and those who fight for our freedoms—even when there is no familial relationship. James William DeGraff, a private in the 81st Airborne Anti-Aircraft Battalion, 101st Airborne Division of Alachua, Florida, died on the beaches of Normandy on D-Day. He left no wife or children, but in 2015 he touched the life of a … [Read more...]
Event Recap: The Small Business Administration Awards
This week we had the honor of being recognized as the Small Business Administration Woman-Owned Business of the Year. The event was hosted at the new Silicon Slopes venue in Lehi—an eclectically chic locale, complete with exposed ducting, concrete walls and murals from local Utah artists. Clint Betts, CEO of Silicon Slopes, welcomed attendees of the sold-out event, thanking supporters of the genealogy industry in attendance for their work in staying at the forefront of the tech … [Read more...]
The Big Reveal: Client Binder Upgrades
We have been honored to help clients all over the globe discover their roots and personal history through records, narratives, and DNA. Now, our client binders have been upgraded to share our client discoveries in an even more beautiful way. Check out our binder reveal video below! https://youtu.be/Z56s5pIr5f0 Legacy Tree Genealogists is the world's highest client-rated genealogy research firm. We'd be happy to assist you with your genealogy research goals. Contact us today for a free … [Read more...]
RootsTech 2017 Rundown
Legacy Tree Genealogists had the opportunity to participate this week in the largest genealogy conference in the world – RootsTech 2017. Held in Salt Lake City, Utah, RootsTech offered hundreds of classes taught by leading genealogists on topics including how to develop a research plan, utilizing various record collections, genetic genealogy and genealogy research methodology. Join us as we recap some of the highlights from Legacy Tree Genealogists' experience at RootsTech 2017! New for … [Read more...]
Legacy Tree Genealogists 2017 Conferences
Following is a list of genealogy conferences that Legacy Tree Genealogists and/or our researchers will be attending in 2017. Check back frequently for additional conference dates and details. Will you be attending a conference we're at? Be sure to stop by and introduce yourself! February 8 - 11 RootsTech, Salt Lake City, UT April 26 - 29 New England Regional Genealogical Consortium, Springfield, MA June 9 - 11 Southern California … [Read more...]
Legacy Tree Genealogists Announces Release of Free Chromosome Mapping Tool
Your grandma’s blue eyes. Your grandpa’s dimples. DNA is inherited from generation to generation and helps determine who you are. Legacy Tree Genealogists has announced the release of a FREE chromosome mapping tool that shows how much DNA you REALLY share in common with each of your grandparents. Discover what you’re made of with the Grandparent Inheritance Chart tool. Read the full release here. … [Read more...]
3 Tips for Hiring a Professional Genealogist You Can Trust
As you’re tracing your family history, you’ll at least occasionally find that you need the help of a professional genealogist to make the progress you want. This can be due to time constraints in your own life, a need for verification of your work, dealing with a foreign language, or searching for an ancestor who left little written history behind. Whatever the reason, when it’s time to hire a professional, it’s important that you find one who is trustworthy and whose work will last for … [Read more...]
Meet Kim, Project Manager for Legacy Tree Genealogists
Kim Running’s love of family history began as a child while listening to her great-grandmother tell stories of her uncle who, as a boy, ran down the streets of Springfield, Illinois dragging sticks along white picket fences with Abraham Lincoln’s son, Tad. Her desire to learn about her Italian immigrant ancestors led her to study Italian in college so she could more easily read and understand the records that would lead her to discover her Italian roots. One of the highlights of her journey of … [Read more...]
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