David McDonald, The Preacher Genealogist (TM) has more than fifty years’ research experience throughout the United States, Canada, and in western Europe.
For those seeking the chance to reaffirm Canadian citizenship, Dave can help guide and conclude your research into your Canadian-born forebears.
Dave’s research specialty is in the “Old Northwest,” those states (or parts thereof) formed from the “Territory Northwest of the River Ohio”: Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin and Minnesota. In addition to these states, Dave has conducted extensive research in neighboring states, such as Kentucky, Iowa, Missouri and Pennsylvania and elsewhere across the United States. He has done extensive research interests in New England families, as well.
He writes and lectures on a broad range of topics including, but not limited to, the effective use of Christian church records and repositories, fraternal organizations and societies, research in Revolutionary War records, federal land records and military pensions.
Dave is a past president of the Board for Certification of Genealogists, past president of the Association of Professional Genealogists, and is a past director of the American National Genealogical Society.
Whether you’re seeking an experienced researcher to help you solve a challenging research project, or an entertaining and informative seminar leader or workshop speaker, The Preacher Genealogist can help. David McDonald brings a broad background as a genealogical researcher, lecturer, writer and columnist to your society’s event
Contact:
Dr. David McDonald
The Preacher Genealogist
Old Northwest Research LLC
4222 Milwaukee Street, Suite 13
Madison, Wisconsin 53714
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