Willowtree Research

Genealogy Services

Finding family is like sitting

surrounded

beneath a willow tree.

Overview of Willowtree Research


I am Laura Street Chaplin, owner / genealogist of Willowtree Research Genealogy Services, established in 2013.  With 45 + years of both personal and professional research experience, I love working with folks to unlock and explore their family's unique lives, placing them in a wider historical context. 

I adhere to professional genealogical standards and ethics as promoted by APG (Association of Professional Genealogists), BCG (Board for Certification of Genealogists), and NGS (National Genealogical Society). See those standards in detail - COMMITMENT.

Teaching is in my blood - back at least 5 generations!  I OFFER:

  • Group Presentations on a large variety of topics

  • Study Groups where we all benefit from each other’s knowledge

  • traditional Client Research

  • Family Reunion Projects

  • free 60 minute Brick Wall Consultations

  • DNA Consultations to sort (or teach YOU how to sort) your DNA matches. 

    See SERVICES for complete descriptions and prices.

So, whatever you need, I’d love to hear from you! To get to know me better see my BIO, EXPERIENCE, and AREAS OF INTEREST pages. I will do my best to help you reach your research goals - I truly care about my students and clients!

Graduate, Boston University Certificate Program in Genealogical Research, OL 13

Member, Genealogical Speakers Guild

Member, Genealogical Speakers Guild

Member,Association of Professional Genealogists

Member,Association of Professional Genealogists

Member, National Genealogical Society

Member, National Genealogical Society

Board of Directors & Newsletter Co-Editor, Illinois State Genealogical Society