Discover Your Roots
Uncover your family history with expert genealogical research
Ancestry is so much more than just a collection of names, dates, places and documents - we've all heard the saying "The apple never falls far from the tree" - it is also the mannerisms, likenesses, family traits, shared skills and talents, which have been passed down from those who came before us.
It is what makes us who we are.
It is my hope that I am able to help you find the apple tree from whence you came and assist in your journey to put some life - and some story - into the names and dates.
Services offered include genealogical research, assistance interpreting DNA results, assistance with lineage society applications and forensic genealogy.
As a professional genealogist, I am ready to assist you with your ancestry needs. Not only do I have a passion for all things genealogy, I also have the analytical, organizational and communication skills developed over the course of my 30 plus years’ experience as a licensed attorney in the areas of family law, probate and real estate. My passion for genealogy, combined with these skills, allow me to provide high quality and efficient genealogical services.
I hold a certificate in Genealogical Research from Boston University, in addition to a B.S. degree in Legal Studies from the University of Houston – Clear Lake and a J.D. from South Texas College of Law.
Fluent in both English and Spanish, I am also able to read and translate French, some German, and am currently a student of the Croatian language.
I look forward to helping you discover your ancestry.
- Brenda DuShane
“…We are who we are because they were who they were. It’s wise to know where you come from, who called your name.”
-Maya Angelou
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