Genealogy that makes history personal
Prairie Roots Genealogy offers the expert help you need to solve your genealogical problems.
I’m Janelle Asselin, a genealogist from Nebraska and Iowa with roots in Michigan and Canada who now lives in Wisconsin. I see genealogy as a way to combine my curiosity about myself and my family with my love of history. Whether you want a detailed but easy to understand report about your family, an educational presentation for a specific audience, or historical context that can unlock the next level of your research, Prairie Roots Genealogy can help. Contact us now to get started.
Research
I dig into the family question of your choice, searching for records that take your family history to a new level. At the end, you get results you can share with family or use to further your research.
Presentations and Papers
Do you need a genealogy expert to write for your publication? Are you searching for a presentation about one of my areas of focus? I’ve presented to standing room only crowds at major publishing events in the U.S. and written everything from media analysis to easy-to-read educational pieces to complex academic projects.
Context
Work with me to gain a deeper understanding of the world around your family through historical reports, neighborhood analysis, location reports, trip planning, and more.
Is Prairie Roots Genealogy the right genealogist for you?
You have questions in one of my focus areas.
These include heritages such as French-Canadian, Irish, Canadian, Scottish, and English and locations such as the American Midwest and the Great Lakes region. I’m also skilled at researching women throughout history. Even if I am not the right expert, I am also happy to refer you to someone who is.
You need a skilled writer or presenter.
Whether you’re an organization looking to hire me to write for your publication or present to your audience or you are an individual who wants your family history written in an accessible, thorough, engaging way, I can help.
You want to understand history.
My knowledge of historical context particularly in the United States and Canada can help my clients understand why their ancestors took a particular route in life. I can help contextualize the choices your ancestors made, providing you with a deeper, richer understanding of those who came before.