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Generation Jones Genealogy LLC

Dana Jones

Professional genealogist helping people discover their roots and understand their identity through family history and DNA analysis.

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Email: dana@generationjonesgenealogy.com

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Remote research
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Researches in: United States, Germany
Based in: United States · California
Languages: English
Time periods: Colonial era · Revolutionary War period · 19th century (Civil War era)

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About

Dana Jones is a genealogist passionate about helping clients uncover their personal stories and family history. With over 18 years of research experience and formal training in genealogical methodology, she specializes in family history research, DNA analysis, heir location, and historical documentation.

Dana Jones is the genealogist behind Generation Jones Genealogy LLC, located in Pasadena, California. With over 18 years of personal and professional genealogy research experience, Dana brings expertise in unraveling family histories, analyzing DNA results, and uncovering ancestral stories. She holds a Certificate in Genealogical Research from Boston University's Center for Professional Education and is a graduate of ProGen Study Groups. Dana has completed thirteen institute-level courses including programs at the National Archives, Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy, and the Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research. She is actively pursuing the Certified Genealogist credential from the Board for Certification of Genealogists. Her services include genealogy research, DNA analysis, heir location for probate cases, lineage society documentation, home history research, and historical document retrieval from Los Angeles-area repositories. Dana holds a degree in communication studies from Vanderbilt University and previously worked a 25-year career in marketing and brand management.

Specialties

family history research
DNA analysis
heir location
probate genealogy
brick wall resolution
lineage society documentation
home history research
historical document retrieval
affidavits and reports

Additional credentials

Certificate in Genealogical Research from Boston University's Center for Professional Education; ProGen Study Groups graduate; thirteen institute-level courses completed including Genealogical Institute on Federal Records (National Archives), Intermediate Foundations (Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy), Advanced Methodology (Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research); actively pursuing Certified Genealogist credential from Board for Certification of Genealogists; Vanderbilt University gradua

Pasadena, California, United States

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