Our Members

Our members offer research, consulting, publishing, lecturing, and/or teaching services. Specialties are listed with each member. Most members who provide research services utilize basic genealogical sources, such as census returns, vital statistics, probates, religious records, land records, etc. All members are required to belong to the Association of Professional Genealogists (APG). This organization has a Code of Ethics.
Our members may assist novice or experienced family researchers who are unable to undertake personal research in Ontario. Individual members should be contacted directly regarding fees and availability. Please state your research needs and include a self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE) with a postal inquiry.
 
The listings on this website have been supplied by each member. The Ontario Chapter of APG does not assume responsibility for agreements contracted between individuals.
 
OCAPG Executive Members (2024):
 
Chair:                    Theresa McVean
Vice-Chair:            Holly Haimerl
Treasurer:             Jeff Stewart
Secretary:             Vacant
APG Chapter Rep: Melanie McLennan
Past Chair:            Janet Iles
 
 
The bylaws of the Ontario Chapter of APG  are available in pdf format here: bylaws
 
 
 
 
Barbara AITKEN, B.A. (Hons), BLS,
4242 Bath Rd., Kingston, ON K7M 4Y7
tel (613) 389-2865

Specialties: consultations / problem-solving / limited commissions /Kingston area repositories.
Publications: Author of Local Histories of Ontario Municipalities: A Bibliography, 1951-2007 and Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington Ancestors: A Guide to Family History Research.

Deborah BAILLIE, B.Sc. (Hons.), B.L.S., M.Sc., PLCGS
1401 Micmac St., Ottawa, ON K1H 7N4
tel (613) 806-6582 fax (613) 731-6582
baillie@ncf.ca
Not undertaking client research
Specialties:  English language Canadian and Nova Scotian genealogical research including immigration from Scotland and elsewhere /  repositories in Nova Scotia and Ottawa including Library and Archives Canada.

Hilary DAWSON
283 Deloraine Ave., Toronto, ON M5M 2B2
tel (416) 481-6622
research@hilarydawson.com
Not taking new research clients

Specialties: Ontario, Canada West, and Upper Canada research / Greater Toronto Area repositories / 19th-century Afro-Canadian history

Lee DICKSON
#403 – 29 McCaul Street, Toronto, ON M5T 1V7
tel (416) 977-3392 fax (416) 977-3392
research@leedickson.ca lee.dickson@sympatico.ca
Specialties: Ontario research / General / Visual / Land Records / Loyalists

Melissa J ELLIS, FSA Scot
64 James Street

Bolton, ON L7E 3G5
Postgraduate Certificate in Genealogical Studies (PgCert, Strathclyde), Professional Genealogist, Archive Search, Former Board Member CAFG

archivesearch@gmail.com
http://www.archivesearch.ca
Expertise: Archives researcher, specializing in forensic genealogy, adoption research, heir tracing, genetic genealogy, Aboriginal research, Ontario, Canadian, and UK family research

 
Kendra GAEDE, PLCGS  BA Journalism  BFA Film and Video Production

Expertise: genealogist, writer and former journalist with a passion for oral histories, research, archives, databases, historical photographs and old films.
Specialties: Western Canadian immigration and settlement, and humanizing military records.  Originally from Alberta, Kendra studied in Saskatchewan and now lives and works in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Memberships: Manitoba Genealogical Society’s Research Committee

 
David W GRAY, MSc PLCGS
Family Origins Research
Toronto, ON
 
Specialties: Genealogist specializing in Canadian, Scottish, Irish and English family history research. Civil registration/vital statistics, census records and First World War military research.
Memberships: Ontario Genealogical Society(OGS)
 
 

Elizabeth “Holly” HAIMERL, BA Journalism/Political Science
FamilyFootprints
Montreal, Quebec
hhfamilyfootprints@gmail.com
https://familyfootprints.ca/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-holly-haimerl-ba2078b/
@FamilyFootprints
Specialties: Research Services in French and English
Education: Certificate in Genealogical Research, Boston University; Genealogical Principles, Boston University;  Grad Diploma PR Management
Memberships: Ontario Genealogical Society (OGS), United Empire Loyalists(UELAC), Jewish Genealogical Society of Montreal, Quebec Genealogical eSociety, Niagara County Genealogical Society(U.S.)

Brian W. HUTCHISON, BComm, CMA, FSA Scot
c/o GEN-FIND Research Associates Inc.,
#101-5170 Dunster Road, Suite 521, Nanaimo, BC V9T 6M4,
tel (250) 390-1766
info@gen-find.com
http://www.gen-find.com
Specialties: Family history / forensic genealogy & heir tracing / with over 40 years of experience in all genealogical collections specializing in complex pedigree developments and rightful property ownership research, within all Canadian provinces and other international regions

Janet ILES, B.A., PLCGS.
549 9th Street A East, Owen Sound, ON N4K 0C3
tel (519) 376-2105
jiles@bmts.com
Not taking new research clients

Specialties: Historical and Genealogical Research (with a focus on Grey and Bruce Counties in Ontario) 
Memberships: Ontario Genealogical Society, Markham Berczy Settlers Association

Jenna LEMAY, MLIS
Goulais River, ON
jenna.lemay@hotmail.com                                                                               Not taking new research clients
Specialties: First Nations ancestry, Métis ancestry, Ontario, Quebec, Narrative Genealogy, Aboriginal status
Memberships: Ontario Ancestors (Ontario Genealogical Society), Archives Association of Ontario, Association of Canadian Archivists, National Council on Public History

Lynn McALISTER, UE, MA, FSA (Scot.)
Genohistory: Your Ancestors in Context
Kanata (Ottawa), ON
l.mcalister@lmgenohistory.ca
Specialties: Scottish emigration; West Highland (Scottish) clans; United
Empire Loyalists; 18th-century Palatine immigrants (NY); personal names;
lineage applications
Education: MA (Hons.) History, University of Aberdeen; Certificate of
Genealogical Research, Boston University
Memberships: NGS, Ontario Genealogical Society, UELAC, Palatines to
America German Genealogy Society; Canadian Society for the Study of
Names; Ottawa Historical Society; Society of West Highland and Island
Historical Research (board member).

Melanie MCLENNAN
Ancestral Tapestry Genealogical Services
5862 Sixth Line, R.R.#1, Rockwood, ON, N0B 2K0, 
(tel) 519-823-0003
melanie@ancestraltapestry.ca
https://www.linkedin.com/in/melanie-mclennan-90ba2426/
Specialties: Canadian, Irish and Scots Irish research, Migration, and DNA

Theresa McVEAN
Founder and Lead Genealogist, Ancestree Detectives

Marketing and  Member Benefits Committee, APG
tmcvean@ancestreedetectives.com
www.ancestreedetectives.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/theresamcvean/?originalSubdomain=ca
Specialties: Canadian, French Canadian, Ontario, and Upper Canada History and Immigration; Indigenous Northern Ontario History and Records; Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec History and Records; Irish Records; Ukrainian and Polish Jewish Immigration; Sephardic Jewish Genealogy; UEL history, lineage and certification; U.S. Immigration Records; Convict Records; Dutch Genealogy; LGBTQ+ Genealogy; Storytelling; Record keeping.
Services: On-demand help sessions; Full-service genealogy; DNA results guidance; DIY advice; Heritage Travel Advice

Bruce MURDUCK
Genealogist and Family Historian,
2300 Railton Rd, R. R. #1, Sydenham,
ON K0H 2T0
bruce.murduck@family-historian.com
https://www.family-historian.com
Specialties: Based in Kingston, Ontario, all facets of problem-solving research and investigation for the genealogist and family historian, concerning people and records of Quebec, Upper Canada, Canada West and Ontario (particularly the eastern parts of present-day Ontario, Canada), 1775 to the present – including Loyalists, legal and heir tracing, land, vital records, forensic genealogy, etc., etc. Extensive supportive experience with a wide range of British (1500s to present), American (colonial to present), and some French, German and Scandinavian sources.

Janice NICKERSON, M.A.
Upper Canada Genealogy,
Suite 2807, 33 Isabella St., Toronto, ON M4Y 2P7
tel (416) 920-2206
janice@uppercanadagenealogy.com
http://www.uppercanadagenealogy.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/janice-nickerson-genealogist/
Specialties: Upper Canadian records, 19th-century Ontario criminal justice records, United Empire Loyalists, War of 1812 widows and orphans, genealogy gifts, and games.
Services: Genealogical research, problem-solving, consulting, lecturing, and writing
Publications: Crime and Punishment in Upper Canada; York’s Sacrifice – Militia Casualties of the War of 1812

Kaye PRINCE-HOLLENBERG, HBA, MI
Kaye Prince Genealogy Services
Kayecprince@gmail.com
https://www.kayeprincegenealogy.com
Specialties: Jewish Genealogy/ Holocaust Research/ DNA and Adoption Research/ Libraries and Archives/ Transcription and Indexing. Currently working on a multi-year project tracing Jewish families and Holocaust survivors from the town of Kolowka. JRI-Poland town leader for Korolowka and Zaleszczyki.
Memberships: ISOGG, OLA, AAO, NHDS

Tammy PRIOLO, B.A.Sc., PLCGS
Tammy Tipler-Priolo The Ancestor Investigator,
44 Steele Street, Alliston, Ontario, L9R 0E4

tel (705) 250-2242
info@ancestorinvestigator.com
http://www.ancestorinvestigator.com
https://ca.linkedin.com/in/tammy-tipler-priolo-basc-plcgs-5b769471
Specialties: Research / Consultations / Lecturing Services/Workshops / Canadian, Ontario, Quebec, French Canadian, Aboriginal, English, Scottish, Irish, US and Italian.

Jeff STEWART
Northern Horizon Research Associates,
7 Crewe Avenue, Toronto, ON  M4C 2H9
tel (416) 423-2910
northern.horizon@sympatico.ca

http://www.northern-horizon.com
Specialties: Jeff works with legal, corporate, and trust professionals to locate missing heirs, beneficiaries, executors, property holders, shareholders, etc.

Laura SUCHAN, MA, PLCGS
Courtice, Ontario 
tel (905) 213 6117
laurasuchan1@gmail.com
Specialties: Canadian and German genealogy – including Germans living in the Eastern territories, consulting, memoir writing and coaching, public speaking, historical research
Services: genealogical research, consulting, memoir writing and coaching, record retrieval, speaking
Selected Publications: 
2019      Suchan, Laura. Mind, Morale & Money: Oshawa’s Demill Ladies’ College. Oshawa Historical Society
2013      Suchan, L. Memento Mori: Classifying Nineteenth Century Ontario Gravestones
 
Justine WELBURN, B.S. Sc
GTA, ON
redrivermetis@gmail.com                                                                     
Specialties: Métis ancestry, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, Early American Settlers, Historical and Genealogical Research and Family Stories, Hudson’s Bay Archives
Memberships: Metis Nation of Ontario
 

Paul WILSON, UE, BBA
Find Your Ancestors Genealogical Services
30 Brookbank Cr, Fonthill, ON L0S 1E1

tel (905) 328-8329
findyourancestors@cogeco.ca

www.findyourancestors.ca
www.facebook.com/researchyourfamily
Specialties: DNA analysis; Training: Software, Websites, Databases; Historical and Genealogical Research: Canada and U.S.
Memberships: Ontario Genealogical Society

Professional and Educational Postnomials

Genealogists on the list above may have the following postnomials:

AG = Accredited Genealogist Credential (ICAPGen)
BLS = Bachelor of Library Science
CG = Certified Genealogist
CGL = Certified Genealogical Lecturer
Service marks of the Board for Certification of Genealogists used under license after periodic evaluation by the Board.
CG(C) = Certified Genealogist (Canada)

From the Genealogical Institute of the Maritimes upon written and oral examination.
MLS = Master of Library Science
PLCGS = Professional Learning Certificate in Genealogical Studies  Postnomials issued jointly by the University of Toronto, Faculty of Information Studies, Professional Learning Centre, and The National Institute
for Genealogical Studies.

UE = Unity of the Empire
Signifies proven genealogical descent from a United Empire Loyalist.