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Clever Genealogy

Kristina Gow Clever

DNA is at the Heart of Your Family Tree

How they can help

  • Remote research
  • In person
  • APG member
  • BCG Certified Genealogist (CG)
Researches in
United States, United Kingdom · Scotland, Norway
Based in
United States · Alabama
Languages
English
Time periods
modern · contemporary

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About

Certified Genealogist® offering expert genealogy research services, DNA analysis, and educational presentations focused on uncovering family connections and resolving complex ancestry mysteries.

Kristina Gow Clever is a Certified Genealogist® and founder of Clever Genealogy in southern Alabama. Her passion for genealogy began with letters from her mother about family research. She has traced her paternal ancestors to Scotland and Norway, and explored her Southern roots through 30+ years of inherited research. Kristina specializes in complex family research projects, DNA evidence analysis, and biological root searches. She manages dozens of DNA kits across all five major testing companies and the GEDmatch database. Her educational background includes the Boston University Certificate in Genealogical Research (OL27), ProGen Study Group (42), and Certification Practicum (2). She participates in advanced courses at the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy, Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research, and Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh. She adheres to the Code of Ethics of the Association of Professional Genealogists and the Ethics and Standards adopted by the Board for Certification of Genealogists.

Specialties

  • DNA analysis
  • genetic genealogy
  • atDNA
  • Y-DNA
  • mtDNA
  • biological root searches
  • unknown parentage
  • complex family mysteries
  • record research
  • archive access

Additional credentials

Certified Genealogist® (CG®, Board for Certification of Genealogists); Boston University Certificate in Genealogical Research (OL27); ProGen Study Group (42); Certification Practicum (2); Advanced coursework at Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy, Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research, and Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh; AA in Liberal Arts (Mission College); National Genealogical Society — other

Southern Alabama, Alabama, United States

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