BFM Genealogical Research

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Professional genealogist and speaker who solves genealogical puzzles and teaches how to research. Holds Certificate in Genealogical Research, Boston University.

Specializes in family history compilation and colonial New England research. Member APG. Research projects and custom presentations take on almost any form as research needs are unique to each client. Genealogical projects range from family tree charts and heritage society applications to solving family mysteries. In addition to my catalog of current presentations, I design custom programs to address individual topics of interest for genealogy groups and societies. All services follow the industry's Genealogical Proof Standard as prescribed by the Board for Certification of Genealogists (BCG). Uncovering a family's history is part science, part detective work, and part puzzle-solving. When all three parts come together, you will have a family history that helps you better understand who you are and where you came from. Your ancestors' stories, as they become a part of your own, will be a meaningful gift to share with family and pass on to future generations.

10/27/2026

Curious about using AI for your family history, but not sure where to start, or whether you can trust what it tells you?

Coming soon to the blog: How to Use AI for Family History, a 5-part series for beginner and intermediate researchers.

Every lesson uses one simple prompt formula and two tracks, so you can work at your own pace. The big idea: treat AI like a research intern. It is quick and helpful, and it still needs your supervision.

What's ahead:
1. Meet Your New AI Research Assistant
2. Where Do I Look?
3. Sifting the Clues
4. Labeling Your Finds
5. Stress-Testing the Wall

Follow along on the blog: https://www.bfmresearch.com/blog/coming-soon-to-the-blog

Which brick wall would you most like help with? Tell me in the comments.

10/17/2026

Well, Hello Again! (Yes, I’m Still Here)

If you’ve visited my website and noticed a bit of dust on the blog, don’t worry—your screen isn't playing tricks on you, and BFM Research didn't vanish into thin air!

Two years ago, a technology merger between Weebly and Square politely locked me out of my site's editor. Rather than fighting with locked digital doors, I kept my head down, focused on client work and speaking engagements, and took the scenic route to give the site a proper rebrand and proper housekeeping.

The good news? The new site is officially live, with a fresh coat of paint! While the blog was quiet, my passion for unearthing stories and diving deep into historical records never slowed down. I'm thrilled to be back sharing source lists, genealogy tips, and project updates right here.

Grab a cup of coffee and come see the new look:
🔗 https://www.bfmresearch.com/blog

Genealogical Research and Education

05/07/2023

The original belt bag! From the Japanese antiquities collection at the George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum.

04/30/2023

Are you attending? Bring coffee to my morning presentation and I will ❤️ you 4 evah!

04/30/2023

Are you attending NERGC 2023? Come start your Friday off with me at my talk if you're attending! - via

03/23/2023

They had me at “extra marital hank-panky”! 🤓

One stormy Monday in March, 1827, the German composer Ludwig von Beethoven passed away after a protracted illness.

03/08/2023

So your ancestor reportedly lived in a town you swear never existed because you can’t find it on Google maps…

Many of Elena Palladino's home's most eye-catching elements had once been part of a house that stood in Enfield, one of four towns flooded nearly a century ago to create the Quabbin Reservoir.

12/22/2022

For all you grammar nerds! Comic by Ali Solomon.

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http://www.bfmresearch.com/

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