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Genealogists & Researchers

The individuals listed below are independent researchers. Please understand that the Archives does not endorse or guarantee the services these individuals offer and has not charged a fee to include them on this list.

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List of Genealogists & Researchers
Jane F. Burgess
11700 Dinwiddie Dr.
Rockville, MD 20852
jjburgess@aol.com
Research in Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, the District of Columbia records and other areas at the DAR Library, LDS Library (Kensington, MD), National Archives as well as local libraries, courthouses, and historical societies. CG, M.A., DAR member. Author of journal articles and ten books. Send family name, area, and time period with SASE.
Jonathan Webb Deiss
805 1/2 Maryland Ave NE
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 270-1882
webbdeiss.org
jondeiss@yahoo.com
Conducts genealogical & historical research in the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan area. Specializes in military records, including service, pension & bounty, land entry, immigration, and Native American records; also will perform ad-hoc research on any subject using the National Archives, Library of Congress, DAR Library, Maryland Archives, and/or any library or facility that admits researchers, also can perform document retrieval from local courthouses. Experienced with requesting documentation from registry offices in London and Edinburgh. Former employee of the NSDAR and current member of the SAR, DEL Society.
Marsha L. Fuller 
912 Oak Hill Ave. 
Hagerstown, MD 21742
attic@xecu.net
Specializing in Western Maryland and the surrounding areas of PA, VA and WV; 35 years experience; German immigrants; assistance in publishing family histories; author of The Complete Harper Family History Prior to 1900; Naturalizations of Washington County, Maryland Prior to 1880; African American Manumissions of Washington County, Maryland; St. Mary's Catholic Church Records; $25.00 per hour.

Geoff Gentilini
Director | Lead Researcher
Golden Arrow Research, LLC
www.goldenarrowresearch.com/
Email:info@goldenarrowresearch.com
7372 Northmoor Drive
Saint Louis, MO 63105

Geoff is a professional researcher specializing in military records, individual veteran searches, unit histories, and family history research. He is the owner and project manager of Golden Arrow Research. In 2011, Geoff devised a unique process to rebuild the service histories of individual WWI, WW2 & Korean War veterans whose personnel records were lost in the 1973 archives fire. His work has enabled thousands of descendants to gain a better understanding of their ancestors' military service. He is the president of the Archival Researchers Association, an organization that has been instrumental in advocating (to Congress) for an increase in the budget of the National Archives. Geoff earned his Master of Arts in Military History from Norwich University and is currently working towards the NGS certificate in American Genealogical Studies.

Michael Hait
35 Meadow Wood Lane
Harrington, DE 19952
(302) 519-2470
michael.hait@hotmail.com
Specializing in Maryland and Washington, D.C., genealogy, especially including land, probate, birth and death records of the 18th-20th centuries. Will also search for obituaries in any newspapers on microfilm in the Archives.
Debra A. Hoffman
Hoffman Genealogical Services
PO Box 755
New Windsor, MD 21776
410-913-4170
dalhoffman@gmail.com
Specializing in Maryland research, Debra has over 30 years of experience conducting genealogical research. She is a member of the NSDAR. She has completed Brigham Young University’s Family History Certificate Program and has completed three courses at the Institute for Genealogical and Historical Research at Samford University. Debra is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists. Fees: Hourly, Plus Expenses
Debbie Hooper
Delmarva Genealogy Associates
34491 Sunset Dr
Millsboro, DE 19966
302.945.5511
debbiehooper@verizon.net
Debbie is a full-time, professional genealogist specializing in the Eastern Shore of Maryland. She has over 22 years experience in researching Maryland records of all counties, and she is the author of three genealogical source books. Her education in genealogy includes a certificate from Boston University in Genealogical Research, and she has attended the Institute for Genealogical and Historical Research at Samford University.
Stephanie Hoover
P. O. Box 4921
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 798-8330
pennsylvaniaresearch.com
pennsylvaniaresearch@gmail.com
Pennsylvania research specialist, all 67 counties. Archives, library and court house research. Historical newspaper searches. Genealogical photography. Professional writer. Web site hosts most complete directory of PA historical, genealogical and preservation societies available.
Josh Jenkins
AncestorStalker
Columbia, MD
http://ancestorstalker.com
http://facebook.com/ancestorstalker
services@ancestorstalker.com
443-280-9785
Expert research of all 23 counties in Maryland and Baltimore City. I perform research at many Maryland facilities including the Maryland State Archives in Annapolis, Archives II in College Park, Maryland Center for History and Culture in Baltimore, and more. For over two decades, I have been a dedicated expert researcher that always strives to uncover new information. Please see my website for excellent customer testimonials and explore many of the services I provide.
Nicole Gilkison LaRue, CG
nikkisbc@yahoo.com
(619)888-2896
Nicole is a board-certified full-time genealogist with varied experience working with records across the United States, and abroad. A member of the Association of Professional Genealogists, she has completed the ProGen Study Program and courses offered by the National Genealogical Society, as well as courses from the Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research, the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy and the Genealogical Institute of Pittsburgh. Please inquire for information regarding fees.
Legacy Tree Genealogy, Inc.
10 W. 100 S., Suite 200
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
801-783-1277
info@legacytree.com
legacytree.com
Our team of professional genealogists specializes in researching genealogy, including U.S. genealogy, the British Isles, Germany, Canada, Italy, and more. Our professional genealogists have university degrees in genealogy and family history, are accredited genealogists, have received certifications and other awards, and/or have decades of genealogy experience. Since our professional genealogists reside near the Family History Library, we have access to millions of genealogy records and databases. We also have onsite agents all over the world who access records for us.
Jane W. McWilliams
janemcwill@gmail.com
P.O. Box 3158
Annapolis, MD 21403
410-268-2579
Ms. McWilliams has more than 40 years of experience with Maryland records, specializing in eighteenth- and nineteenth-century land use, family history, and topical research. During her seventeen years on the research staff of the Maryland State Archives, she worked primarily on A Biographical Dictionary of the Maryland Legislature, 1634 –1789 (1979, 1985) and the Archives of Maryland, new series (1990). More recent projects involve land title research in Annapolis and Anne Arundel County, reviewing and editing manuscripts on historical topics, and free-lance writing assignments. Among her publications is the new, comprehensive history of Maryland’s capital city titled Annapolis, City on the Severn, A History (2011). Ms. McWilliams also consults on research problems and objectives. She can accept projects ranging from simple document review and retrieval to complex house histories and multi-family genealogies. Please contact her for further information and fees.
Shannon Bridget Murphy
2660 Petersborough Street
Oak Hill, Virginia 20171
RevolutionaryWarTracks@yahoo.com
Documentation and search support for DAR and Daughters of the War of 1812. I can search for all American military conflict, beginning with the Revolutionary War.
MyGenealogist.com
3328 34th Street
Boulder, CO 80301
720-931-3616
helpdesk@mygenealogist.com
We have several full-time researchers who work in Annapolis ,Washington, D.C., throughout Maryland getting copies of vital records, cemetery records, land deeds, probate, and other local records of interest. Many of our researchers often work at the Maryland State Archives, NARA, Library of Congress, and the DAR. We also have access to all MD records currently available on microfilm at the LDS Family History Library in Salt Lake City since we have several full-time researchers working there also. We are also specialists in African-American and immigration research and have worked on hundreds of research cases in the UK, Germany, Italy, and Ireland over the years.
Henry C. Peden, Jr., MA
707 Bedford Rd.
Bel Air, MD 21014-4424
443-567-5737
pedenroots@gmail.com
Specialty: Harford County, early Baltimore County, and colonial Maryland family history research
Record Click LLC
New Jersey
Elizabeth Khan
1-866-632 9291
info@recordclick.com
RecordClick.com
Eclectic, Dynamic, and Methodical – three great adjectives that describe the Team of Researchers at Record Click, a boutique genealogy firm that specializes in investigating lineage cases both domestic and international – including nine European locations, as well as Argentina and Canada. In fact, Record Click is the only international genealogy research company located on the East Coast, giving it the advantage and proximity to immigration documentation. Record Click offers its customers a unique research experience through its interactive on-line project management system that allows clients an unparalleled participatory experience. Record Click conducts research in and aroundthe Maryland area.
Robert A. Rice, Genealogist
Requisite Research ®
105 Linden Avenue
Annapolis, Maryland 21401
1-410-263 2968
robert.rice@requisiteresearch.com
http://www.requisiteresearch.com
Member, Association of Professional Genealogists
Professional Research Genealogist serving clients nationwide, located in Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland. Available to research in Annapolis at the Maryland State Archives (MSA) Hall of Records, the Anne Arundel County Clerks Office, the Museum and Nimitz Library at the U.S. Naval Academy, the Anne Arundel County Genealogical Society Library, and the Maryland Genealogical Society among others regionally to include the National Archives, the Library of Congress and the DAR Library. Experienced research in Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia state archives, libraries and other repositories to include genealogical and historical societies. At your disposal to help you discover and better understand who you are, the ancestors you descend from, and what your family history holds. Available to photograph or scan documents, support heir research, help adoptees, or support Lineage Society application needs among other services. Reasonable hourly fee plus expenses.
Tom Simmons
Castle Rock, Colorado
cedarrun@earthlink.net
Having been a resident of Maryland for twelve years with ancestral roots in your state, I am also a competent family genealogy researcher.
Cathy Sippel
ResearchPlus
P.O. Box 638
Severna Park, Maryland 21146
410-729-4050 (phone)
researchplus@yahoo.com
Historical and contemporary research: textual, film/video, photo; also conduct research at National Archives, Library of Congress, and the hundreds of other government, military, and public libraries located in the Washington, D. C./Baltimore, Md., areas.
Christopher T. "Chris" Smithson, A.A.S.
Genealogist General, HOSBD
State Historian, MDSSAR
Registrar, Col. Aquila Hall Chapter, MDSSAR
Senior Society President, Bush Declaration Society, (Maryland) NSCAR
9502 Perry Hall Blvd, Apt. 104 
Baltimore, Maryland 21236-1388
[home number pending] (Home)
(443) 903-0135 (Cell)
ctsmithson@gmail.com
Specializing in Harford County, Baltimore County and Baltimore City, and Cecil County from the Colonial to 20th Century, documentation retrieval, brickwall ancestors, patriotic and hereditary lineage research, and missing heirs research. Conducts research at the Maryland State Archives, and the Maryland Center for History and Culture. Past State Genealogist, Maryland Society Sons of the American Revolution. Author of seven books.
Bridget M. Sunderlin, CG® Be Rooted Genealogy Timonium MD 21093 410-561-7695 bridgetsunderlin@berootedgenealogy.com https://www.berootedgenealogy.com/Board certified genealogist® specializing in Maryland, Pennsylvania, New York, Ireland and Scotland. Genealogical trip planning consultant. Longtime volunteer at the Maryland State Archives, assisting with the Digitization Project. Member of BCG, APG, NGS, MGS and BCGS.
John Taylor
Taylor Research Group LLC
1240 North Pitt Street, Suite 200
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: (703) 822-4683
www.taylorresearchgroup.com
johntaylor@taylorresearchgroup.com
Research in federal, state and local records, especially at the Maryland State Archives, the National Archives and Records Administration, and the Library of Congress. Will perform broad, due diligence research or collect specific documentation on a range of subjects, including but not limited to: military records, corporate documents, city directories, regulatory records, congressional/judicial/executive records, environmental issues, land records, and historical matters.
Sherrie Yuhas
15 Palmyra Bellegrove Road
Annville, PA 17003
work-work-work@msn.com
Central Pennsylvania research performed primarily for the following counties-BERKS, DAUPHIN, LANCASTER, LEBANON, and SCHUYLKILL. Will research any/all available census, land, church, military, cemetery, or other available records. Available to research in the Pennsylvania State Library and Archives, or the counties listed above. Please e-mail me or contact me via mail. If contacting me via mail, please include a self-addressed stamped envelope along with a description of your request.

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