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Emmaline MacBeath

Genetic Genealogist specializing in African-American Family Research and DNA-based birth family searches

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How they can help

Remote research

APG member

Researches in: United States, Canada, United Kingdom, France
Based in: United States
Languages: English · French
Time periods: 19th century · 20th century

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About

Emmaline MacBeath is a genetic genealogist with 30+ years of genealogy experience and 6+ years of specialized DNA work. She specializes in building family trees for descendants of enslaved Americans, adoption and biological family searches, and African-American genealogy.

With 30+ years of genealogy experience and six dedicated years as a genetic genealogist using DNA, Emmaline MacBeath works to reconnect people to their family stories who have been disconnected through adoption, foster care, trauma, racism, slavery, and other difficult circumstances. She believes everyone has a right to know their family story and that every tree deserves all its leaves. Emmaline is an active member of the Association of Professional Genealogists, leads multiple WikiTree projects including the US Black Heritage Project, and offers affordable hourly genealogy services starting at $69/hour with flexible minimums.

Specialties

African-American genealogy
DNA genealogy
biological family searches
adoption genealogy
family tree building
reparative genealogy
birth parent searches
enslaved Americans family trees
French-Canadian genealogy
document transcription
document translation

Additional credentials

Master of Education (M.Ed); Master of Business Management (MSM); Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with Minor in French; Project Leader WikiTree US Black Heritage Project, African Ancestry Project, Africa Project, Caribbean Project, and Adoption Angels Project; Transcription and Translation volunteer for FamilySearch

United States

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