Marc D. Thompson is a prominent genealogist and book publisher with a background in historical research. Researching well over 40 years, he has delved into genealogy, research, writing, and photography and has professionally worked with youth, teens, adults and seniors from around the world, attaining their family histories goals. Mr. Thompson is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogist, has founded two Genealogy Societies, was the County Coordinator of the Chatham Co, GA USGenweb site. He enjoys live presentations and workshops and writes a monthly genealogy blog, believing the fusion of creativity, analysis, common sense, evidence, and practicality are essential in reaching individual research goals.
EXPERIENCE & ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Professional Genealogist, 1990-present
Member, Association of Professional Genealogists
Publisher, 50+ family history volumes
Genealogy lecture/workshop presenter
Administrator, Senior Activities inc. genealogy services
Founder, WSY Genealogical Society
Coordinator, GA Chatham at USGenweb, retired
Lifetime Member, Palatines to America
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TYPES OF RESEARCH
Adoption
Ahnentafels
Australian
Biographies
Lifestyles
Cause of death
Canadian
Central America
Coat of Arms
Descendancy
DNA
Dual Citizenship
East European
Estate settlement
Ethnicity
European
Jewish
Sephardic
Ashkenaz
Family history
Family reunion/tradition
Family tree
(In)Famous relatives
GEDCOM
Heraldry/Clans
Home town origins
Latin American
Legal Research
Lost relatives
Medical history
Mexican
Narrative research
Native American
North American
Occupations
Oral history
Photographic history
Relatives/cousins
Research ancestry
Research paternal lineage
Reunite families
Reveal family secrets
Russian
South America
Surname meaning
Tombstones/plaques
Translation
UK
USA
West European
Website
Family
Wills
EU Passport
Book Production
CLIENTS WILL RECEIVE
Thorough Professional Research
Family Tree booklet, FTM format, indexed and cited
All hardcopies of records located
FTM chart summary
Research summary including Resources, Findings, Remarks, etc.
Correspondence and contact log
Online family tree with editing options
Published book, if requested
Family Tree Poster, if requested