Events

Arnold, Jill:
One of the Archivists frequently helping researchers in the Reading Room at the Archives of Michigan, Jill delivers educational programs to both adults and children, and also develops content and features for Seeking Michigan (seekingmichigan.org), the online platform of the Archives. Jill earned a Master of Science in Information with a specialization of Library & Information Science as well as Archives & Records Management from the University of Michigan.

Crow, Amy Johnson:
Amy Johnson Crow is a Certified Genealogist and earned her Master of Library and Information Science Degree at Kent State University. She is a professional researcher, lecturer, author, editor, and blogger. On her blog at AmyJohnsonCrow.com, she offers practical advice for genealogists to help them make more discoveries and have more fun. Her research specialties include Ohio and the Civil War, and she has a special interest in the U.S. Colored Troops as well as the Deaf. She is a recipient of the Federation of Genealogical Societies’ Award of Merit and is a Fellow of the Ohio Genealogical Society.

Earl, Daniel:
Daniel’s interest in genealogy was sparked at age 10 when he visited the grave of his great-grandfather with his own father. He has a Master’s degree in Psychology, serves as the President of the Hungarian Genealogical Society of Michigan and is the Continuing Education Chair for the Michigan Genealogical Council. Daniel has taught groups from 2 to 200 with his trademark humor and unique insights for people of all levels of genealogical experience.

Harden, Jessica:
An Archivist at the Archives of Michigan, Jessica currently works with records from the Office of the Great Seal, assists researchers at the reference desk, gives presentations about Archives of Michigan resources, and contributes to digitization projects at Seeking Michigan (seekingmichigan.org). She earned a Master of Library and Information Science and Archives Administration graduate certificate from Wayne State University.

Hershenzon, Gail:
Gail Hershenzon volunteers at the historic Woodmere Cemetery, helping those looking for family information that may be found in the cemetery’s records. She speaks to genealogical societies and other groups about the history of Woodmere Cemetery and also how to be successful when doing cemetery research. In addition, Gail has created Woodmere Cemetery Research and is the author of Detroit’s Woodmere Cemetery and Michigan Memorial Park.

Jackson, James:
Interested in genealogy and local history since the mid-1970’s, Jim has served as President of the Detroit Society for Genealogical Research, Oakland County Genealogical Society, and Calhoun County Genealogical Society. He has been the index editor of the DSGR Magazine since 1994 and is the current Commander of Camp 22 (Marshall, MI) Sons of Union Veterans.

LaFlash, Matthew:
Always curious, Matt has grown up looking at family photographs, listening to the stories that they would inspire, and asking questions. Now with almost 20 years of genealogy experience, Matt is the Publicity Chair for the Indiana Genealogical Society and also volunteers with the Georgia Genealogical Society.

Rzepczynski, Kris:
A Senior Archivist at the Archives of Michigan, where he specializes in family history and Michigan research, Kris previously worked for a number of years at the Library of Michigan as the Michigan/Genealogy Coordinator. Kris is also a past Vice-President of Membership for the Federation of Genealogical Societies and a Past-President of the Mid-Michigan Genealogical Society.

Selberg, Janice:
Janice Selberg is Law Reference Librarian at the State Law Library and a member of the State Bar of Michigan. She holds a BA and a JD from Michigan State University, an AMLS from the University of Michigan, and a Graduate Certificate in Archival Administration from Wayne State University. Janice has held corporate, academic, government, and United Nations law library positions over her career, and is a genealogy hobbyist.

Trotter, Jessica:
Jessica holds a BA in History from Michigan State University and MS in Information, Archives and Records Management Specialization from the University of Michigan—but, through some strange twist of fate, she currently serves as the Head of Public Services at the Downtown Lansing Library of the Capital Area District Libraries (CADL). Jessica also teaches introductory Genealogy classes for CADL and maintains a research related blog called Genie Roadtrip (genieroadtrip.wordpress.com).

Waterbury, Bethany:
Owner of Next of Kin Research (nextofkinresearch.com), Bethany is a full-time professional genealogist with over 12 years of genealogical experience. She specializes in locating living individuals, utilizing 20th and 21st century research techniques and DNA testing. Ms. Waterbury is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists and was recently appointed to the newly-formed NGS Genetic Genealogy Committee.

Willson, Katherine:
Katherine is a nationally-known public speaker on the topics of genealogy, military life & art. She is the Vice-President of the Michigan Genealogical Council and the Ford Genealogy Club, a Director for the Washtenaw County Genealogical Society, the Corresponding Secretary for the Detroit Society for Genealogical Research, and currently serves on the Membership Committee of the Federation of Genealogical Societies.