"Every man is a quotation from all his ancestors." — Ralph Waldo Emerson

 

Namesake Genealogy is a New England-based genealogy service specializing in forensic genealogy. With more than 25 years of experience, we believe in providing exceptional service for every project. 

 

Simply put, genealogy is the study of family lineage and history where connections and relationships between individuals are traced across generations. Well-executed research can help uncover connections that have been lost due to  relocation, estrangement, or the passage of time. 

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Beyond building family trees and pedigrees, forensic genealogy uses genealogical research techniques to help solve legal cases, such as identifying heirs to an estate, clearing real estate title, or identifying unknown persons through DNA analysis.​ 

 

Namesake Genealogy works with law firms, insurance companies, and other professionals to provide expert, customized research to help reconstruct families and bring resolution to complex cases.​​

 

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The granddaughter of immigrants, Angela Harris grew up listening to her family's stories about the Old Country while surrounded by friends and neighbors who still bore the surnames of their Pilgrim forefathers. It came as no surprise to anyone who knew her when genealogy became her passion and, ultimately, her profession. 

Angela has over 25 years of research experience and has used her expertise to solve genealogical mysteries in cases from the United States, Ireland, Italy, and Canada. Her successes include identifying living next-of-kin in large estate cases, resolving unknown parent and grandparent relationships, and assisting clients on the path to US-Italian dual citizenship.

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Angela has earned the Certified Genealogist® credential from the Board for Certification of Genealogists® and is a member of the Association for Professional Genealogists. She upholds the BCG Genealogist's Code of Ethics and the APG Code of Ethics and Professional Practices. 

Angela's education includes: 

 

• Professional Learning Certificate in Genealogical Studies (PLCGS), National Institute for Genealogical Studies, 2017

• Professional Genealogy (ProGen) Study Group 39, 2019

• Fundamentals of Forensic Genealogy, Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh, 2019

• Beyond Fundamentals: Hands-on Forensic Genealogy, Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh, 2021

• Applied Genetic Genealogy, Applied Genealogy Institute, 2022

• Advanced DNA Evidence, Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh, 2024

• Ramapo College Investigative Genetic Genealogy Certificate, [expected Dec. 2025]

• Workshops & lectures at the New England Regional Genealogical Consortium (2017, 2019, 2023), RootsTech Connect (2021, 2022, 2023), National Genealogy Society Conference (2025), and others.

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