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Genealogical Research

define • gather • analyze • correlate • resolve • present

With over 30 years of research experience, Bridget specializes in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Ireland and Scotland. With access to repositories in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and DC, she collects evidence readily from some of the best including the Maryland State Archives in Annapolis. Her knowledge of how to navigate these facilities will surely aid any research process.

She has a keen eye for document transcription and analysis, plus an uncanny ability to read historic documents within their time and place. Tenacious at brick wall research, Bridget researches from present to past. All genealogical problems are approached objectively, yet perceptively, and always precisely source-cited for future investigation.

a few recent clients

  • Write Expert’s Affidavit & Research Report, National Client seeking Dual Citizenship

  • Identify Irish Roots to Help Plan a Trip to the Old Country, Local Client turned Irish Tourist

  • Repository Research, “Finding Your Roots,” with Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

  • Solve Unknown Heirs Case Plus Write Affidavit for Probate Court, National Client

  • Use DNA to Solve An Unknown Parent Case, Local Client

  • Dual Citizenship Application, International Client turned Slovakian Citizen

  • Lineage Society Membership Research and Application, Local Client turned DAR Member

  • Solve a Brick Wall Using DNA, Local Client

  • Repository Research, NBC’s “Who Do You Think You Are?”

  • Identify Specific Townland an Irish Family Emigrated From, National Client

  • Background Genealogical Research, Local Authors

  • Plan a Genealogy Field Trip to New York, Local Client

  • Irish Genealogy Pop Up, Guinness Open Gate Brewery & Barrel House

  • Review Previous Research and Write a Research Plan of Action, National Client

  • Lineage Society Membership Research and Application, National Clients turned SAR Members

  • Repository Research, New England Historic Genealogical Society