Professionals in Genealogy
This list is provided as a courtesy to the genealogical community. The Forum does not necessarily endorse or guarantee the work of these researchers. For information on hiring a professional genealogist, please read the following two articles, as provided by:
- The Association of Professional Genealogists (APG); and
- The International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists (ICAPGEN).
For researchers in other states, see the roster of BCG Certified Individuals, or contact the Board for Certification of Genealogists.
GFO Members Who Do Client Research:
Credentialed Genealogists
Geri Cochran Auerbach, AG®
Specialties: Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, and California
Portland, Oregon
503-880-6550
Email Geri Cochran Auerbach
DLC Genealogy, LLCMichelle Chiachiere, CG®
Specialties: Migrating 19th century American families, including those landing in Washington and Oregon; genetic genealogy; coaching services
Seattle, Washington
Email Michelle Chiachiere
www.MLCGenealogy.comSusan LeBlanc, AG®, BGS/FH
Specialties: Western, Midwestern, New England states, Scandinavia, Family Histories, Spanish, and other foreign languages.
Scappoose, Oregon
503-358-8718
Email Susan LeBlanc
More Professional Researchers
Mark Goddard
Specialties: Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, early eastern states, Norway, and the British Isles
Moscow, Idaho
509-432-3100
Email Mark Goddard
OregonTrailGenealogy.comJanice M. Sellers
Specialties: Jewish, Black American, dual citizenship, missing heirs, forensic genealogy
Portland, Oregon
503-381-2654
Email Janice M. Sellers
www.AncestralDiscoveries.comPam Vestal
Specialties: Family history research and biographies, genealogy lectures
West Linn, Oregon
503-956-1058
Email Pam Vestal
www.GenerationsGen.com