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Name	Biography
Margo Fariss Brewer	Genealogical researcher with unique ability to assist others with their research strategy and problem solving. Instructor of beginning thru advanced genealogy and co-leader of assisted research trips to the Family History Library in Salt Lake City. B.S. from University of California at Davis, graduate of Institute of Genealogical and Historical Research (Samford Univ.,AL). Member of APG, NGS, and Virginia Genealogical Society.
Vickie Burns	B.A. from Dickinson College, Carlisle, PA. Member APG, NGS, North Carolina Genealogical Society. Attend national and regional educational seminars on genealogy. Client research performed weekly at the North Carolina State Archives. Have working knowledge of multiple county courthouses within North Carolina, and have experience in successfully obtaining a wide variety of genealogical documents utilized for client research. Have performed years of research on Irish ancestors and have analyzed multiple records from Ireland through resources at the local Family History Center.
Heather Whann Choplin	Researching genealogy since 1990, B.S. from UNC-Greensboro,
June C. Delalio (CG)	Founder and past president of the Italian Genealogical Group, an international organization. BA degree from Hofstra University, New York. Prior occupation legal assistant. Specializes in Italian-American family history. Translation of Italian documents. Yearly research trips to Italy. Assistance in obtaining dual citizenship for Italian-Americans. Member of the American Italian Historical Society, NGS, the Irish Family History Forum (founding member), the German Genealogical Group, and other groups.
Ann Nicholson Flint	Native North Carolinian with family roots in this state and Virginia dating from the 1600s. Member: Order of First Families of North Carolina and other lineage societies.
Lucinda Howell Glover	B.A. from Meredith College, Raleigh, NC; MPH from UNC-CH, Chapel Hill, NC. Member APG, NGS, NCGS, WCGS, Family Research Society of Northeastern NC, and VA Genealogical Society. Has conducted genealogical research part-time since 1976, focusing on NE North Carolina and SE Virginia. Along the way, has been acquiring experience with 'burned counties' in that area. Recently retired from a career in clinical research, and now focusing on her passion for pursuing family history.
Jeffrey L. Haines (CG)	Certified Genealogist specializing in problem solving and compilation in the Carolinas and British West Indies. Association of Professional Genealogists past president. Member of Society of Genealogists (London). Graduate of National Genealogical Society's American Genealogy course and Samford University's Institute of Genealogical and Historical Research (Advanced Methodology & Professional Tracks). Conducts on-site research in the Southeastern United States, Caribbean, and the United Kingdom. Current research focuses on the families of 17th Century South Carolina and their European and West Indian origins. Articles published in National Genealogical Society Quarterly, Association of Professional Genealogists Quarterly, and Board for Certification of Genealogists' OnBoard. Current editor of the Journal of the NCGS.
Ann Christnacht Hilke (CG)	M.Ed. degree from Saint Louis University and B.S. degree from Siena College. A participant of the National Institute on Genealogical Research in Washington, DC and Samford University's Institute of Genealogical and Historical Research in Advanced Methodology, Writing and Publishing for Genealogists, and Virginia. Member of the Board of Directors of the North Carolina Genealogical Society performing duties of program chair.
Melanie D. Holtz (CG)	Genealogical researcher specializing in 18th-20th century Italian research, particularly experienced in southern Italy and Sicily. I am skilled in finding those hard to find immigration records and Italian towns of origin. Owner and sole writer for the blog "Finding Our Italian Roots." Director on the Board of APG. Vice-President and Director of Programs for the NC APG. Additional memberships in the National Genealogical Society, Italian Genealogical Group and Western Pennsylvania Genealogical Society. Currently managing a project abstracting the indexes to the civil records of two Italian towns, Polizzi Generosa and Isnello.
Franklin W. Ingram	BA and Master of Divinity degrees from Duke University. Genealogical research and document location, retrieval, and analysis for over 12 years. Native of Columbus Georgia. Maternal lines moved from Maryland and Virginia to South Carolina and then to Alabama before 1830. Paternal lines settled in the Mecklenburg, Granville, Johnston, and Cumberland County areas of North Carolina during the first half of the 1700's and then migrated to Georgia and Alabama between 1790 and 1830.
Jordan Jones	B.A. in Honors in English, Cal State, Northridge; M.A. in English (Creative Writing), UC Davis. Jordan Jones is an editor, publisher, and software architect, as well as a published author of poetry, fiction, non-fiction, and works in translation from the French. He has been a genealogist since 1976, has edited and published books and magazines since 1987, and has designed and published websites since 1995. He is working on becoming a certified genealogist. Technology Columnist: NGS Magazine. Member: APG, NGS, NCGS, WCGS, VGS (Virginia), WVGS (West Virginia), NSGS (Nebraska), and SNCA (Society of North Carolina Archivists). Attended: IGHR (2008 and 2009) and NIGR (2009).
Helen F. M. Leary (CG Emeritus, FASG, FNGS)	Ms. Leary is a professional genealogist with more than thirty years' experience and a featured speaker at NGS, FCS and state conferences. She is a past-president of the BCG; a former trustee of the APG; and editor of and contributing author to North Carolina Research: Genealogy and Local History (2nd edition, 1996) and contributing author to Professional Genealogy: A Manual for Researchers, Writers, Editors, Lecturers, and Librarians (2000). Leary has received numerous awards for her service to the genealogical community, including the NGS Award of Merit in 1987, the North Carolina Genealogical Society's Award for Exceptional Service in 1987 and 1998, the BCG Outstanding Service Award (2002), the APG Graham T. Smallwood Award (2003), and the IGHR's Outstanding Alumni Award in 1996.
Susan Michael	Genealogical researcher since 1999; volunteer at the FHC, Carmel Road, Charlotte, NC since 2001. In Feb. 2008, completed American Studies Certificate from the National Institute for Genealogical Studies; currently working on Board Certification. Member of the APG, NGS, NSDAR, First Families of the Twin Territories (OK/IT), several state genealogical societies (NC, AL, TN & TX) and historical societies (OK & VA).
Kevin D. Milus	B.A. (Public Administration) State University of NY College at Cortland; M.R.P. (Urban Planning) The Pennsylvania State University. Member APG, NGS. Experienced in United States records, Irish and Lithuanian research, cartographic and photographic records, military records, house and commercial building histories.
Terry Moore (CG)	B.S. (Medical Technology) University of Kentucky; researcher since 1978 and professionally since 1996. Genealogy coursework from Brigham Young University, graduate of the National Institute on Genealogical Research and Samford University's Institute of Genealogical and Historical Research in Advanced Methodology, volunteer at the Raleigh, North Carolina Family History Center. Member: APG, NGS, NCGS.
Elaine Turk Nell	B.A. (sociology major, anthropology minor) from Mercer University; Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University of Georgia. Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in working with older adults & people with disabilities. Genealogical researcher for fourteen years, eight of these as a professional genealogist. Graduate of NGS's American Genealogy course and Samford University's IGHR (seven tracks, including Advanced Methodology, Genealogy as a Profession, and Writing & Publishing for Genealogists). Author in fields of anthropology, genealogy, social work, & sociology. Genealogical memberships include APG, NGS, NCGS, GGS, and several local genealogical societies in GA and NC.
Nancy Christie Reeves	Not accepting client work at this time. B.S., M.Ed. North Carolina State, Raleigh, North Carolina. Fifteen years genealogy research experience. Used deeds and wills to extend and correct published genealogies. Found personal family tree links extending back to 6th century AD. Initiated a family genealogy group, created CD's with photographs of people and documents. Will photograph documents at North Carolina State Archives, grave sites, homes, etc. Willing to travel to county courthouses. Former High School Physics and Chemistry Teacher. Member NCGS, APG, NCGS.
Linda K. Reid	North Carolina native, attended Appalachian State University and enjoys research at the NC State Archives, courthouses, and Southside Virginia. Graduate of Virginia Institute of Genealogical Research and of Samford IGHR Institute. Member of NGS, APG, and NCGS.
Diane L. Richard	M.E. and M.B.A. from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; researcher since 1987. Experience researching NC families and non-NC families Coast-to-Coast of the US, UK (England, Scotland & Wales), Finland, Galicia/Poland, Russia, France, Canada and other emigrant or geographically dispersed families. Ready access to NC State Archive & Library, Wake County NC Resources, FHC, and other RTP-area local libraries & archives. Author on Internet genealogy topics. Member: APG, NGS, NCGS, WCGS.
Judy Pottenger Rysdon	North Carolina researcher for 13 years. Also researches in Virginia, Tennessee, Indiana and Wisconsin. Current president of Wake County Genealogical Society. Speaker at NCGS Speaker's forum on Researching Land Records. Delegate to Federation of Genealogy Societies Member of APG, WCGS, Indiana Historical Society. Biological Teaching degree from Purdue University, former Biology Teacher.
Craig R. Scott (CG)	President and CEO of Heritage Books, Inc. Coordinator of the IGHR Advanced Military Records track and falculty member of various tracks at IGHR. Coordinator of the SLIG Military Records track. APG Board of Directors, Editorial Board of the NGSQ and NGSQ Book Reviewer. Company of Military Historians, past board positions in several state societies. 2008 Graham Thomas Smallwood, Jr. APG Award of Merit. 2009 Utah Genealogical Society Silver Tray Award for contributions to the publishing of genealogy.
Ann C. Sherwin	BA and MA, German. ATA-certified German-English translator since 1984, in business full-time since 1985. Good success rate with poorly legible scripts, antiquated language, some dialects, linguistic problems.
Maryann Stockert Tuck	B.S. Empire State College, A.S. SUNY Farmingdale. Researcher 28 years. Former Town Historian & Instructor U.S. Genealogy Beginner through Advanced (Adult Education courses SUNY Cobleskill). FHC Community Staff 14 years. Special interests: problem solving, immigration/emigration, New York State.
John Ward	Not available at this time.
Phyllis Matthews Ziller	Master of Library and Information Science degree from the University of South Florida. Editor of Columns, the newsletter of the International Society of Family History Writers and Editors; and Speak, the newsletter of the Genealogical Speakers Guild. Webmaster and author of Genwriters.com, online since 2003.