My name is Kate Blankenship, and I am a Rhode Island-based professional genealogist and researcher with over 15 years of experience. Whether it’s building your family tree from scratch, documenting the life story of an ancestor, tracking down paper records in local repositories, deciphering old handwritten documents, or lending a new perspective to brick walls in your own investigative efforts, I will use my wide-ranging skills to effectively and comprehensively tackle your project.
Please use the menu at the top of the page to learn more about what services I offer, my background and research experience, and how to contact me if you are interested in working together. I can’t wait to hear from you!
TESTIMONIALS
“Kate’s absolutely the genealogist you’re looking for! I enlisted her help for mapping out my family tree, and what she produced was more thorough than I ever could have hoped. One of my grandparents was raised in an orphanage, complicating histories on that side of the family. But her enthusiasm for the work is evident, bringing these names to life with rich histories and concrete documentation of their lives and personalities. She was even able to find newspaper articles on a German ancestor who began life as a pharmacist and tried to make it as an opera singer in the States, who my father had been trying to find information on for decades. She brought clarity to my limited “European mutt” understanding of my past, and did it all with the passion these stories deserve.” -Monica R.
“For several years now I have trusted Kate with my family history, thanks to her meticulous research skills, as well as her combination of friendliness and professionalism. She discovered an article about the life of a legendary great aunt on my mother’s side that my family and I treasure, and many other fascinating tidbits and even photographs I wouldn’t have found on my own. She has a true passion for uncovering family histories, and I would highly recommend Kate’s services!“ -Nicole P.
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