Copeland Connections

I am a southeast Missouri native, a professional genealogist and an accomplished historian.

I am a genealogy research specialist and have worked in the field of genealogy for over 40 years.

My interest in genealogy began as a child when I would sit on my grandfather’s knee as he told her stories from our family’s past. I try to keep his memory alive through sharing these stories and applying them to my family presentations.

I have been actively studying the field of DNA as it pertains to genealogy, since early 2000. I then apply the science of DNA to document family relationships when other records are not available or do not exist. I specialize in genealogical research for all southeastern states as well as Colonial Virginia and England.

I am passionate about connecting with past generations, uncovering ancestors previously lost to history, and sharing my finds with others. My love for the field has never abated.