James W. Petty has 30 years experience as a professional genealogist, having received degrees in history and genealogy from Brigham Young University. He has worked for the Family History Department of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and has authored numerous articles for the New England Historical and Genealogical Register, The Virginia Genealogist, Heritage Quest, Utah Genealogical Society Journal, People Search, and World Search Magazines. In addition to his column on Meridian he writes a genealogy column for People Finders, and World Search. He has certified as a Certified Genealogical Records Searcher.If you are interested in using his services to help you with your family genealogy, he can be contacted at www.heirlines.com.
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