Coaching
“If you don’t know history, you don’t know anything. You are a leaf that doesn’t know it is a part of a tree." Michael Crichton
What We Do
Tapping the Tree Genealogy enthusiastically assists each client with their family history needs. Training, education, genealogical research, oral interviews, or publishing your family history information – we have you covered.
Every family history task is different and we treat each one as a new adventure! We strive to be precise and thorough and adhere to a strong ethical standard.
Genealogical Research
Each genealogical research project includes a free one-hour consultation to discuss your needs and goals.
Our research includes, but is not limited to, the following types of records:
- Birth and death certificates
- Marriage documents
- United States federal census
- Military records
- Church records
- Probate records
- Land records
- Immigration records
All research projects include:
- A precisely defined research goal
- Periodic updates on the progress of the project
- Research report with citations
- Summary of results and conclusion
- Hard copies of found documents with citations
- Digital copies of found documents with citations
- Copy of pedigree chart and family group record(s)
- Quality folder to hold reports and documents
Education
Allow us to teach you or your group family history research skills.
Beginning Genealogy I - for those who always wanted to do their family history but didn't know where to start
Beginning Genealogy II- building on the skills taught in Beginning Genealogy I to work through a research project from beginning to end
Introduction to FamilySearch.org - an overview of how to use the free genealogy website FamilySearch.org to research and organize your family tree
Coaching - one-on-one assistance in doing your research
Organization
- Create online or digital family tree
- Conduct and transcribe oral interviews
- Transcribe, organize and write family histories and family stories to a digital source or hard copy
- Scan old family documents, books, and photos to a digital source or hard copy
- Organize and bind documents, transcriptions, photos
Family History Book
A family history book is a great way to preserve family memories for generations to come.
About Tapping the Tree Genealogy
Stacey L. Skank
Genealogist and Owner
Tapping the Tree Genealogy
Stacey’s interest in genealogy started as a child observing her mom do family history research and presenting her with a book of remembrance in 1981. She traced much of her children's paternal side in the 1990s, anchoring the love of genealogical endeavors. Stacey has an Associate Degree in Family History Research from Brigham Young University - Idaho. She teaches beginning genealogical research through an adult education program at a local high school.
Stacey is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists.
Stacey and Tapping the Tree Genealogy follow the standards and ethics set forth by the Association of Professional Genealogist (APG) and the Board for Certification of Genealogists (BCG).
What Our Clients Say
"I feel confident in recommending Stacey’s professional ancestry research services. She is able to uncover information that is difficult and tedious to find by any other means." Bob B.
" I took Stacey's Genealogy I class and have been working with her one-on-one since. She's a joy to work with and has lots of tips and tricks to help you on your genealogy journey. I highly recommend working with her!" Kristie V.
"What a joy to discover my family tree with the assistance of Stacey! She is very knowledgeable, patient and passionate about genealogy. With her support, I was able to schedule a legacy trip and take my mom to the place her family immigrated to. I appreciate Stacey and how she equips her students with confidence and knowledge that we will use to continue learning about our roots." Dawn C.