Hilary A. Swanson
ProGen Member Overview
I am the editor of the General Society of Mayflower Descendants Silver Books Project.
I have been researching family history since 2000 and have worked with numerous clients to answer a variety of research questions. In addition to being a member of many groups and societies, I am also a regular attendee of genealogy conferences and institutes such as NGS, APG PMC, SLIG, GRIP, and IGHR.
Education
- 2021 - GenProof #59
- 2020 - SLIG In-Depth Swedish and Finnish Research
- 2020 - Write As You Go!
- 2019/20 - ProGen Study Group #45 (coordinator)
- 2019 - IGHR Genealogical Writing & Publishing
- 2018 - GRIP Fundamentals of Forensic Genealogy for the 21st Century
- 2017/18 - ProGen Study Group #34 (discussion leader)
- 2017 - IGHR Advanced Methodology & Evidence Analysis
- 2016 - Certificate in Genealogical Research (Boston University)
- 2002 - B.S. in Architectural Engineering (Milwaukee School of Engineering)
- 2002 - B.S. in Construction Management (Milwaukee School of Engineering)
Experience
I am the editor for the Silver Books Project, publications by the General Society of Mayflower Descendants documenting the first five generations of descendants of Mayflower passengers. The project continues with the goal of researching and publishing descendant generations six through nine. My duties include further developing and defining the style guide helping to bring continuity to the collection of books. I also am responsible for reviewing researchers’ work for errors, missing information, citations, formatting, and adherence to the style guide.