Genealogy makes history personal

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Prairie Roots Genealogy
offers the expert help you need to answer your genealogical questions.

I’m Janelle Asselin, a genealogist from Nebraska and Iowa with roots in Michigan and Canada who now lives in Wisconsin. I became interested in genealogy to learn more about myself and my family. It opened fascinating door into history for me, and I enjoy sharing that with others. 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 various sources to answer the questions of your choice. What I find can take you on a journey across oceans and expand your current family history. At the end, you get results you can share with loved ones or use to further your research.

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Presentations and Papers

Do you need a genealogy expert who is also a professional writer and editor? Are you searching for a presentation about one of my focus areas? 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.

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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. Topics could be extremely local or international in scope.

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Is Prairie Roots Genealogy the right genealogy service for you?

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You have questions in one of my focus areas.

These include French-Canadian, Irish, Canadian, Scottish, and English heritages and locations in the American Midwest and Great Lakes region. I’m also skilled at researching women throughout history. If I am not the right expert, I am happy to refer you to someone who is.

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You need a skilled writer or presenter.

Whether you’re looking to hire me to write or present for your organization or you want your family history written in an accessible, thorough, and engaging manner, I can help. Plus, I’m used to working with a deadline, so I will deliver on schedule.

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You want to understand history.

Using my knowledge of history, which is mainly focused on the United States and Canada, I can provide a richer understanding of those who came before you by helping you understand the whys and hows of your ancestors’ choices.