For over thirty years, Melissa has been sleuthing out challenging Southern United States Genealogy Research mysteries and is still thrilled by every new project. She enjoys piecing together small clues into rich and detailed family biographies.
Education and Training
Melissa is an Accredited Genealogist® professional in the U.S Mid-South region through ICAPGen and earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Family History-Genealogy.
Specialties
Melissa's research areas of focus are: Southern United States Genealogy Research, Native American Genealogy Research, and African American Genealogy Research.
Experience
Melissa developed a passion for genealogy research at a young age, often spending her spare time combing through state archives searching for elusive records of her ancestors. She enjoys challenging projects, especially focused on Southern United States genealogy research. She and her husband have seven children, and they enjoy gardening, hiking, and traveling in their leisure time.
Blog Posts authored by Melissa
Ask a Genealogist: When Native American Research Gets Personal
Ask a Genealogist: When Native American Research Gets Personal
Was Your Ancestor an Outlaw in the Wild West?
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