Roots Expert
Kate Penney Howard
Expert Family Researcher and Genealogical Speaker solve your mysteries
How they can help
- Remote research
- APG member
- Researches in
- United States · Indiana
- Based in
- United States · Indiana
- Languages
- English
About
Genetic genealogist specializing in using consumer DNA match data to identify ancestors, with expertise in breaking down genealogical brick walls and endogamy research.
Kate Penney Howard is a genetic genealogist and speaker specializing in endogamy and breaking down challenging research barriers with DNA. She brings decades of experience in family research and hundreds of successfully solved genetic genealogy cases. Known for her compassionate approach, Kate helps clients uncover ancestral mysteries while providing them with more complete family medical histories and a stronger sense of identity. Her presentations captivate audiences by seamlessly blending historical context, technical guidance, and well-placed humor. She discovered her passion for teaching during her cancer journey and approaches her work with integrity, deliberately addressing historical injustices and dispelling common myths in her presentations.
Specialties
- genetic genealogy
- DNA research
- endogamy
- brick wall research
- consumer DNA match data
- family medical history
- adoptee genealogy
Additional credentials
Master of Divinity from Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis (2011); former pastor; National Genealogical Society; Genealogical Speakers Guild
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
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