Kinfolks

A newsletter about family history and genealogy

Do you know who is hiding in your family tree? Researching your genealogy can seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to be.

If you’ve ever watched TV shows like “Finding Your Roots” and wondered how they helped celebrity guests discover their heritage, keep reading.

With the Kinfolks newsletter, you’ll learn how to research your own family history like like a pro and discover stories about historic people, from the ordinary to the extraordinary.

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About the author

Nicole Palsa is a freelance writer and genealogist based in Nashville, Tennessee.

From using card catalogs and microfilm readers in libraries more than 20 years ago to untangling DNA matches and experimenting with the possibilities of AI today, Nicole’s research skills span a wide spectrum of uncovering both analog and digital records. With more than two decades of experience solving her own family mysteries, Nicole is passionate about helping others discover their heritage and breathe life into the stories of their ancestors.

As a music journalist, Nicole has written about the newcomers, superstars, and legends of country music for publications including Countrytown, Country Now, Music Mayhem, and Country Music Tattle Tale since 2012.

Nicole earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Mass Communications and Bachelor of Arts degree in French from Virginia Commonwealth University.