Professional Genealogists

Who are Professional Genealogists?
The term professional genealogists can refer to a wide range of people, skill sets, and services. Most are likely familiar with the 'research for hire' concept of professional genealogy — where you can hire an experienced researcher to help you with or conduct family history research on your behalf. The Association of Professional Genealogists (APG) has identified a number of additional skills that are also included as part of the professional genealogy discipline.

Some of the specialty skills that are also valued as professional genealogy include: Archivist, Author, Brochure Design, Columnist, Compiler/Indexer, Conference Planner, Editor, Heirs Researcher, House Historian, Lecturer/Speaker, Marketing Consultant, Specialty Photographer, Web Designer, and many more. APG member Dan Lynch provides a number of these services, both to individuals and families, as well as to some of the genealogy industries largest companies (nonprofit and commercial).

APG New York Metro Chapter
For those APG members that are part of the NY Metro Chapter, here are some links to items we've discussed at monthly meetings. If you are a member with a link that you wish to share with others, please send it along and I'll be happy to include it.

APG
If you're not familiar with APG, but would like to learn more about professional genealogy or the association, you can visit the APG New York Metro Chapter page for more detail.