Susan VH Fabian
ProGen Member Overview
As a research and genetic genealogist at Your Genealogy Journey / Your Genetic Journey I specialize in Maryland research, tackling brick-wall problems, and adoption cases using DNA.
I hold a Certificate in Genealogical Research from Boston University and have taken additional coursework in Genetic Genealogy, Forensic Genealogy, Advanced Search Methods, Mid-Atlantic Regional Studies, and Teaching. I belong to a number of societies including the Maryland Genealogical Society, the National Genealogical Society, and the Pima County Genealogical Society of which I am the DNA Special Interest Group co-leader.
Education
Certificate in Genealogical Research, Boston University, 2020
Graduate, ProGen Study Group 52, 2022
Graduate, GenProof Study Group 71, 2021
B.S. Biology, Frostburg State University, 1992
A.A.S. Accounting, Hagerstown Community College, 2004
Multiple institute classes covering subjects from Teaching, Writing, Regional Studies, Genetic and Forensic Genealogy
Experience
My interest in genealogy began in 1992 with a letter from a cousin asking for help to fill in the family tree. With no knowledge of any family members beyond my grandparents, I set out to discover my ancestors and have been at it ever since. With most of my family immigrating to and residing in Maryland, I have developed an expertise in state research both at state and local repositories and online. In 2015, in an effort to find my husband's biological father, I started my genetic genealogy journey. With experience I was able to offer my services as a search angel helping other adoptees and have solved 35 cases to date.
Publications & BLOGs
Contributor to Pima County Genealogical Society newsletter