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Genealogy/Expert Profile
Expertise
I can help people get started in genealogical research, where to find information, forms to use, and various resources. I have also worked with Swedish research. I live in central Illinois.
Experience in the area
I am an independent researcher. I helped with research through our local genealogical society.
Education/Credentials
B.A. Behavioral Science; MTS,Theological Studies; courses in genealogy (paleography, Illinois, Iowa research, Swedish research) through Brigham Young Univrsity.
Past/Present Clients
"Finding Records of Closed and Defunct Churches" (article)
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
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| Gail | 04/05/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| shelly | 12/13/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Todd | 11/16/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you. :) |
| Donna | 07/24/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | I give Mr. Bjorling a 10 for ..... |
| Bill | 06/05/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks Joel, I will check out the ..... |
Recent Answers from Joel Bjorling
2012-05-21 Ref: question:
I have done data entry work inputting genealogy records that go to the 1100s. To find very old records, usually you'd have to use a European searcher. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints have
2012-04-05 I am black American:
Where was Noah Albert Gerard born? Was he from SC? If not, do you have any obituaries or family Bibles that may have this information? If you know where he was born, you could find a birth certificate
2011-12-12 mail order brides..:
It sounds to me like she got out of any "mail order" arrangement and was married in this country. You'd need to know the county in which she was married because marriage records are usuallly held on a
2011-11-16 Similar last names.....:
I think names in genealogy can have various origins. They can be due to things like culture--how people are named in a particular country--or even things like clerical errors. Whether there is a "root
2011-07-24 Census records:
I think the best way top introduce kids to things as the census or family research is to involve them in it. Let them share your excitement and enthusiasm. They need to see the fun in it and you're the
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