Roots Expert
Sherlock Combs Genealogy
Helps solve family mysteries through keen observation and methodical analysis
How they can help
- Remote research
- APG member
- Researches in
- United States, Russia, Israel
- Based in
- United States · California
- Languages
- English · RU · French
- Time periods
- 19th century · early 20th century · colonial America
About
Professional genealogist specializing in Eastern European Jewish ancestry research, with expertise in Russian-language documents and archival research across multiple repositories.
Genealogist with 20+ years of experience in family history research, particularly Eastern European Jewish genealogy. Fluent in Russian and French with archival research experience in Chicago, New York, Salt Lake City, Washington DC, and Israel. Former epidemiologist and medical writer with expertise in interpreting DNA results and family health history. Experienced presenter at local, regional, national, and international genealogy conferences since 2012. Member of Association of Professional Genealogists, Genealogical Speakers Guild, and multiple Jewish genealogical societies.
Specialties
- Eastern European Jewish genealogy
- Russian language documents
- 19th century Russian census records
- vital records translation
- DNA interpretation
- immigration research
- archival research
- family photographs dating
- difficult cases
- brick wall resolution
Additional credentials
Epidemiologist; Medical Writer; Costume Designer (Portland Opera Company); Member of Association of Professional Genealogists; Member of Genealogical Speakers Guild; Member of Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois; Member of Jewish Genealogical Society of Los Angeles
United States
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