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OurAncestories Genealogy

Accomplished Genealogy Professionals

OurAncestories Genealogy is a respected genealogy research company. Drawing on our academic training and research experience, we provide genealogy consultations and research as well as in-person and virtual presentations.

See Us at Upcoming Events

  •  Roots and Branches Genealogical Society - Adding Social History to Your Family History
     Roots and Branches Genealogical Society - Adding Social History to Your Family History
    Sun, Jan 19
    DeLand Regional Library
    Jan 19, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
    DeLand Regional Library, 130 E Howry Ave, DeLand, FL 32724, USA
    Jan 19, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
    DeLand Regional Library, 130 E Howry Ave, DeLand, FL 32724, USA
    Social history can play an important role in your family history. Social history focuses on the lives of ordinary people and ties history to your ancestors. This presentation will provide information on how to research social history and how it helps us understand our ancestor’s lives.
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  • Stephen Hopkins Colony Mayflower Descendants - New Tools on FamilySearch
    Stephen Hopkins Colony Mayflower Descendants - New Tools on FamilySearch
    Mon, Feb 10
    Location is TBD
    Feb 10, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Location is TBD
    Feb 10, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Location is TBD
    FamilySearch is leading the way in family history. Discover some of the new tools that have been introduced and see some of what is coming soon.
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  • Indian River Genealogical Society -  AI Tech for Genealogy
    Indian River Genealogical Society -  AI Tech for Genealogy
    Tue, Feb 11
    Indian River County Library, Vero Beach
    Feb 11, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
    Indian River County Library, Vero Beach, 1600 21st St, Vero Beach, FL 32960, USA
    Feb 11, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
    Indian River County Library, Vero Beach, 1600 21st St, Vero Beach, FL 32960, USA
    See how AI is changing the way we view genelogy. Learn what resources are available and how they can be used to enhance your research.
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  • RootsTech 2025 - A Deep Dive into the US Census Records
    RootsTech 2025 - A Deep Dive into the US Census Records
    Thu, Mar 06
    Salt Palace, Salt Lake City
    Mar 06, 2025, 9:00 AM – Mar 08, 2025, 3:00 PM
    Salt Palace, Salt Lake City, 100 S W Temple St, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, USA
    Mar 06, 2025, 9:00 AM – Mar 08, 2025, 3:00 PM
    Salt Palace, Salt Lake City, 100 S W Temple St, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, USA
    Learn how the US Census haschanged and what infoprmaiton you can find in each census year.
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  • RootsTech 2025 - The Ayes Have It - Discovering Your Ancestors Through Voting Records
    RootsTech 2025 - The Ayes Have It - Discovering Your Ancestors Through Voting Records
    Thu, Mar 06
    Salt Palace, Salt Lake City
    Mar 06, 2025, 9:00 AM – Mar 08, 2025, 3:00 PM
    Salt Palace, Salt Lake City, 100 S W Temple St, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, USA
    Mar 06, 2025, 9:00 AM – Mar 08, 2025, 3:00 PM
    Salt Palace, Salt Lake City, 100 S W Temple St, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, USA
    Voting records are not one of the record sets that you generally think of going to for your genealogy research but they could be a great resource if you are able to find them.
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  • Port Orange Library - DNA for Beginners
    Port Orange Library - DNA for Beginners
    Tue, Mar 18
    Port Orange Library
    Mar 18, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Port Orange Library, 1005 City Center Cir, Port Orange, FL 32129, USA
    Mar 18, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Port Orange Library, 1005 City Center Cir, Port Orange, FL 32129, USA
    Have you wondered how DNA can be used for your genealogy research? This presentation will help you decide which companies to test with and how to analyze the results.
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"Wow. I just cannot get over how amazing this is and how amazing YOU are!!! Thank you SO much!!! I’m honestly in your debt. You have cracked the case I’ve been on for 20 years. Incredible!"

Comments from RootsTech 2024

“Great presentation and speaker. Keeps you engaged in the topic!”
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About OurAncestories Genealogy

With our dedication to sharing knowledge, OurAncestories Genealogy has educated and inspired countless people inside and outside the classroom. We have published blogs and are popular speakers at events and conferences all over the world. We pride ourselves on our level of professionalism as well as our research. Get in touch to find out more about our genealogy services.

Published Work

The staff of OurAncestories Genealogy have been committed to producing high quality published works since 2008. We have a number of blogs which provide guidance on genealogy tools and research as well as biographical stories about our ancestors. We hope to continue to publish articles on these blogs in the future.

Miles' Genealogy Tips

The Miles' Genealogy Tips blog has been in publication since 2008. This blog covers a wide variety of topics, highlights new technologies, and provides research tips for everyone from the novice to more experienced researchers. The blog can be found at https://milesgenealogy.blogspot.com

OurAncestories Blog

The OurAncestories blog has been in publication since 2009. This blog provides us with a creative outlet where we write biographical stories about our family members. Stories cover a wide range of topics including military, maritime, education and the many adventures of our relatives. The blog can be found at https://ourancestories.blogspot.com.

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We work closely with our customers to guarantee satisfaction in our products. 

Our Code of Ethics: We will strive to

  • Represent our abilities, services, and credentials honestly, avoiding the use of misleading or exaggerated statements;

  • Be honest and discreet in relations with clients, the public and fellow professionals:

  • Identify our sources for all information and cite only those which we have personally used;

  • Keep confidential any personal or genealogical information given to us, unless we receive written consent to the contrary;

  • If we cannot resolve a research problem within the limitations of time or budget established by contract, we will explain the reasons why.

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