Meet the Ancestors®
My name is Kimberly Wizer
Researching my ancestors since 1988 led me to launch my own genealogy business. I am honored to help you discover your ancestors stories.
Services
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Research
DNA Analysis
Record Retrieval
Meet the Ancestors will assist clients who have research questions or need information but do not have the time to do the research themselves.
Meet the Ancestors will assist clients to understand their DNA results, and identify DNA matches to solve unknown parentage cases as well as missing family members.
Meet the Ancestors will assist clients in obtaining records of any kind, including birth, marriage and death records, obituaries, newspaper articles, or any record of interest to our clients.
About Me.
I'm a graduate of UCLA in Economics and currently reside in Westlake Village, CA. I became passionate about genealogy in 1988 when traveling to the location of my paternal roots, the Isle of Wight, off the southern coast of England. I have a certification from Boston University Genealogy Research Program and ProGen 56. I'm on the board of The Society of Mayflower Descendants and a member of numerous genealogical societies around the country.
Education
2020
Certificate of Genealogical Research
Boston University
A rigorous course taught by world-renown genealogical instructors. This genealogical research certificate program is excellent preparation for those who wish to become certified genealogists.
2017 - 2021
5 Certificates
Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy
My certificates include Taking Your Research to the Next Level (2017), Using Original Source Repositories (2018), Establishing Genealogical Proof with DNA (2019), Advanced Genealogical Methods (2020), Show Me Missouri (2021).
2021 - 2022
2 Certificates
Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research, Atlanta, GA
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2023
My certificates from this Institute include Researching the South: Trans-Mississippi South (2021), and Advanced Methodology and Evidence Analysis (2022).
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Genealogical Institute on Federal Records - National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, DC/College Park, MD - August 2023
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John Winston, Southern CA
I was born in West Los Angeles in 1957 and put up for adoption. My DNA ethnicity results came back as 100% Ashkenazi Jewish. Kim was able to interpret the results and identify my birth parents. Her research and report are very informative, and my family and I appreciate it very much!
Andrew S., Westlake Village, CA
Kim is an incredible advocate for her clients. She is relentless in pursuing information that is hidden away or buried deep and seemingly impossible to find. She knows the world of genealogy and it's resources, and she is so smart and creative in locating required information. As a client, I found Kim to be especially approachable, kind and genuine - it was enjoyable working with her. She listened to what I had to say and my goals - she actually cares. Your concerns become her concerns and letting you down is not an option for her.
Barbara Fischer, Encino CA
I asked Kim to trace my ancestors on my father's side. I was extremely happy with the outcome. She was thorough, precise, organized, and had clear communication with me throughout this process. She went above and beyond to do additional work that made the report even more complete. I highly recommend Kim for any genealogy projects that you are interested in pursuing.
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