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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