Bio

An avid genealogist for more than thirty years, Emily Croom was first introduced to genealogy during a seventh-grade field trip to the local public library:

When the librarian asked us to name all our great-grandparents, I was surprised that I could name only four. Immediately I knew I had to learn about the other half. It was in this pursuit that I began my genealogical journey.

Emily holds bachelor’s degrees in history and music and a master’s in history; she taught history in public schools for twelve years. Her genealogy teaching includes classes for the local community college, the local parks and recreation department, and several Elder Hostel groups; an online class; and seminars and workshops. A frequent speaker at genealogical, historical, and lineage society meetings, Emily also speaks at retirement homes, for church groups, and for community organizations.

One of the most rewarding aspects of what I do is helping others get excited about their family history and their research and hearing their success stories.

Emily is a member of the National Genealogical Society, the Association of Professional Genealogists, and several local and state genealogical societies. Besides numerous articles in magazines and society journals, she has written a number of family histories. Betterway Books in Cincinnati has published her widely acclaimed books on genealogical research.