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Genealogy Research

Whatever your interest in your family history is, I can help. My genealogical research service includes consultation calls, copies of records, and comprehensive, fully-cited reports.

Washington, D.C. Record Retrieval

Being based in Washington, D.C. allows for unique access to the National Archives and Library of Congress. Skip the wait and request record copies directly through Roam Your Roots.

Genealogy Travel Planning Pages -

Genealogy Travel Planning Pages -

Plan your next genealogy trip with these travel planning pages, available for instant download!

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The hot new travel destination? It’s in your family tree.
The hot new travel destination? It’s in your family tree.

Consider looking into your family history when planning your next big trip - it might take you somewhere unexpected.

How to Start your Swedish Genealogy Research
How to Start your Swedish Genealogy Research

Starting your Swedish genealogy research doesn’t have to be daunting - and it is okay if you don’t know any Swedish! This blog will walk you through how to start with the resources you’re already familiar with (Ancestry and FamilySearch) and introduce you to a free Swedish genealogy database, Riksarkivet.

How to Read Swedish Household Examination Records (Husförhörslängder) for Genealogy
How to Read Swedish Household Examination Records (Husförhörslängder) for Genealogy
Household Examination Records (Husförhörslängder) for Swedish Genealogy
Household Examination Records (Husförhörslängder) for Swedish Genealogy
Understanding Swedish Land Divisions for Genealogy
Understanding Swedish Land Divisions for Genealogy

Understanding land divisions in Sweden is crucial for genealogy research, because land is at the heart of the most important Swedish record - the Husförhörslängder, or Household Examination Books.

Swedish Ancestry in Polk Co., Wisconsin
Swedish Ancestry in Polk Co., Wisconsin

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