RLP 166: When to Hire a Professional Genealogist

Today’s episode of Research Like a Pro is about what to do if you have a brick wall genealogy problem that you can’t break down, or if you have a document in another language you need translated. These and other scenarios are perfect times to hire a professional genealogist to assist you with your research. We discuss how to find a genealogist that will fit your research needs, credentials, and tips for working with a professional. 

Transcript 

Links

Hiring a Professional Genealogist: Why, What, and How by Diana at Family Locket https://familylocket.com/hiring-a-professional-genealogist-why-what-and-how/

Elusive Ancestors: Never Too Poor to Trace – NGS 2021 lecture by Elizabeth Shown Mills https://www.playbackngs.com/ngs2104-lv-02-ind-59180

 Boston University Genealogical Programs Certificate https://genealogyonline.bu.edu/certificate

Brigham Young University Family History Program https://history.byu.edu/family-history

Association of Professional Genealogist’s directory https://www.apgen.org/directory?current_page=1&sort_type=featured&asset_type=company_user&display_type=default

The  International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists (ICAPGen) website contains a directory of researchers credentialed in a specific locality. https://www.icapgen.org/professionals/

The  Board for the Certification of Genealogists (BCG) website contains a directory of board-certified genealogists.  https://bcgcertification.org/directory/

The Council for the Advancement of Forensic Genealogy (CAFG) website holds a directory https://www.forensicgenealogists.org/why-hire-a-member/directory/

Research Like a Pro Resources

Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist’s Guide book by Diana Elder with Nicole Dyer on Amazon.com – https://amzn.to/2x0ku3d

Research Like a Pro eCourse – independent study course –  https://familylocket.com/product/research-like-a-pro-e-course/

RLP Study Group – upcoming group and email notification list – https://familylocket.com/services/research-like-a-pro-study-group/

Research Like a Pro with DNA Resources

Research Like a Pro with DNA: A Genealogist’s Guide to Finding and Confirming Ancestors with DNA Evidence book by Diana Elder, Nicole Dyer, and Robin Wirthlin – https://amzn.to/3gn0hKx

Research Like a Pro with DNA eCourse – independent study course –  https://familylocket.com/product/research-like-a-pro-with-dna-ecourse/

RLP with DNA Study Group – upcoming group and email notification list – https://familylocket.com/services/research-like-a-pro-with-dna-study-group/

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