Bridget M. Sunderlin, CG®
ProGen Member Overview
I believe that genealogy, and the study of one's family history builds roots of confidence and enlightenment. This journey requires drive and self-reflection but reaps the greatest of rewards. I act simply as your guide as we open up a past that will surprise and delight you.
Whether you are seeking documents, building your family tree, solving brick walls or merely wishing to know more about your family's past, I am here to share my expertise. Let me be your guide.
Areas of Expertise:
Certified Genealogist® • Writer • Teacher • Artist
A Short List of Services:
• Heir Search for Probate Case
• Write Expert's Affidavit & Research Report for Court
• Irish/Scottish Heritage Research and Trip Planning
• Genealogy Pop Ups
• Background Research for Writers/Authors
• Mid-Atlantic Research Trip Planning
• Lineage Applications
• Dual Citizenship Applications
• Teach Genealogy Classes
• Brick Wall Solutions
• Repository Research
• Plan the Perfect Genealogy Trip Lecture
• Genealogical Gift Creations
Education
Maryland Institute, College of Art
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design
Notre Dame of Maryland University
Master of Teaching, Art Education
Johns Hopkins University
Master of Science, Certificate in Leadership in Technology Integration
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Master of Science, Certificate in Instructional Systems Development
Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh
From Confusion to Conclusion
Practical Genetic Genealogy
Irish Genealogical Research, Part II
Walking in Penn's Woods: Pennsylvania Research
Fundamentals of Forensic Genealogy
Beyond Fundamentals: Hands-On Forensic Genealogy
Genealogical Professional Development:
• ProGen 46 Cohort Co-Leader
• National Genealogical Society Family History Conference
• Celtic Connections Genealogy Conference
• Legacy Tree Webinars
• Various Conferences and Lectures (local and national)
• RootsTech
Volunteerism:
• Maryland Genealogical Society Board Member
• Baltimore County Genealogy Society Baltimore City Death Certificate Indexing Project
• Board for the Certification of Genealogists® RootsTech Expo Hall Virtual Booth
• FamilySearch Digitization Project at Maryland State Archives, Annapolis
• FamilySearch Online Indexer
• Find A Grave Contributor
• Local Boy Scout Troop Genealogy Merit Badge Workshop
• Mentor
• Peer Reviewer
Memberships:
• Board for Certification of Genealogists®
• Association of Professional Genealogists & Virtual Chapter
• National Genealogical Society
• Maryland Genealogical Society
• Maryland Historical Society
• Baltimore County Genealogical Society
• Baltimore County Historical Society
• Genealogical Society of Ireland
Experience
Be Rooted Genealogy (Certified Genealogist® and Owner, 2017 to present)
Publications & BLOGs
Maryland Genealogical Society Journal Articles:
• Linking Stephen Wooden, Rebecca Wooden, and Sarah McDonogh of Baltimore County to a New Orleans Millionaire / Volume 61, Number 2, 2020
A Few Articles Published at Family History Daily:
• 12 Genealogy Sites You Must Search If You Have UK Ancestors
• The 10 Collections You Need to Know for Irish Genealogy Research
• 5 Genealogy Questions That Took Me 30 Years to Answer
• The 10 Best (Mostly Free) Scottish Genealogy Sites for Finding Your Ancestors
• 8 Expert Tips for Reading and Transcribing Old Records
• Siblings Are Likely the Key to Solving Your Family History Riddles
• Old Map Collections that Every Family Historian Should Know About
• Every Family History Record Type You Need to Know + Free Checklist