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"The Smiths of Bournemouth" 

 

Where the Story Begins

A client's grandfather came to Canada alone. Not knowing much about his past, she was curious if she was the only living descendant from that particular family line or were there other collateral relatives (cousins) still living in Europe?


 

Research Highlights

Like the dance movement the Cha-Cha, we sometimes have to move backwards to go forwards into the 21st century records. The report included movements of the lost relatives for the past 100 years.

 

The Result

Through Lyn's research, two second cousins were found living in England. The report gave historical and contact information. The client phoned her new-found relatives. On the second ring the receiver was picked-up. The cousins spent nearly an hour giggling as if the two had known each other for years. Plans are to visit one-another in the near future.

 


I’ve been researching for the origins of my wife’s grandfather for sixteen years. Although I’ve gathered an impressive amount of information, I couldn't prove the date and place of his British birth. This situation changed dramatically after I met with Lyn Meehan. She quickly helped me reorganize and analyze my data, and provided strategies to get around the road blocks. I recommend Lyn’s services to anyone.

—David Pegg, Edmonton

Lyn poured her heart and soul, and mastery of genealogy into compiling documents, maps, photographs and history on the Starrs of Tattyreagh, Ireland. Weaving together the lives and times of our family members, she produced a report bursting with vivid and fascinating detail. My relatives loved it. Thank you, Lyn!

—Darlene Starrs, Edmonton

Our case was challenging because client information did not correlate with records. Lyn's professionalism, suggestions, insights and response style led us to a successful breakthrough in Salt Lake City. She was the only individual of fifteen we contacted who met the qualifications we were seeking in a professional researcher. That was impressive to us! We look forward to recommending her to others (and using her as a Canadian Subcontracting Researcher.)

—Mary E. Petty, B.A., VP HEIRLINES, Salt Lake City

MEET LYN MEEHAN

An accomplished family historian and library professional, Lyn Meehan has three decades of experience in public, academic, government and historical library environments.

She’s a hybrid: adept at integrating archaic library science and savvy forensic methodology with that contemporary powerhouse, the Internet. Lyn helps families understand how they came to be the individuals they are—and has incredible fun doing it!

Credentials

A scholarship graduate of MacEwan University, Lyn is a third-generation research professional whose work has taken her across North America, the British Isles and Ireland, Germany, Scandinavia and now Poland. Her books have helped countless descendants of Irish heritage discover links to their native roots. Her popular workshops and presentation style have benefited genealogists of all levels.

  • Boston University (Certificate)
  • National Genealogical Society (Certificate)
  • National Institute for Genealogical Studies (Alumna)
  • Brigham Young University (Alumna)
  • MacEwan University (Honours Graduate)

Where to Find Lyn Meehan

14620 – 106 Ave NW
Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1B8 CANADA

Get In Touch

780.443.0540 or 780.802.1454
meehanresearch@gmail.com

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