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Patrice Rutledge

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Researches in: Sweden, United Kingdom, France
Based in: United States · California
Languages: English
Time periods: colonial New England

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About

Professional genealogist specializing in family history research, genetic genealogy (DNA), family history publishing, and the use of technology in genealogy.

Patrice Rutledge is a professional genealogist and family historian with a lifelong passion for genealogy research. After a career in technology publishing and training with global organizations including Oracle, Pearson, and Macmillan, Patrice became a full-time professional genealogist in January 2025. She specializes in in-depth genealogy research, genetic genealogy using advanced DNA analysis, family history publishing, and genealogy training. Patrice has pursued advanced genealogy education through the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy, International Institute of Genealogical Studies, Pharos (England), and University of Strathclyde (Scotland). She actively researches family lines across Europe, particularly in Sweden, Scotland, and France, and helps clients with ancestor research, brick wall problems, DNA challenges, and lineage society applications.

Specialties

family history research
genetic genealogy
DNA analysis
brick wall ancestors
lineage society applications
DAR
Mayflower
family history publishing
technology in genealogy
forensic genealogy

Additional credentials

Certificate in Forensic Genealogy (Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy); Coursework toward Certificate in DNA and Genetic Genealogy (International Institute of Genealogical Studies); Genealogy: Researching Your Family Tree (University of Strathclyde); Genetic Genealogy: Researching Your Family Tree with DNA (University of Strathclyde); Abides by Association of Professional Genealogists' Code of Ethics and Genealogical Proof Standard (GPS) and Genealogist's Code of Ethics (Board for Certification of

Orange County, California, United States

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