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Iowa Native Discovers Lost Relatives and Solves Family Mysteries

Melissa Grandt Genealogy traces family history, from immigration and migration routes to military service and church records.

Melissa Grandt

Hoffman Estates, IL January 5, 2021 - Melissa Grandt announces the launch of Melissa Grandt Genealogy because she understands tracing one's family history is time consuming, confusing, and can be full of frustrating dead ends. Why do it yourself when Melissa, a professional genealogist and family history researcher, can do it for you in less time and without the stress? Her goal is to help families seeking answers to their past find peace of mind.

"My passion lies in genealogy and since I was 10 years old I've been helping others discover their past," says founder, Melissa Grandt. "The greatest gift I get from clients is the smile and look of wonder on their face after I help them get answers to questions about their family history. For example, I recently located the home of a friend's great-grandfather and, using Google Street View, found that the house was still standing."

The rise in genealogy-based television shows like "Finding Your Roots," and direct-to-consumer DNA testing services such as 23andMe, has led to an increase in demand for a service that helps time strapped people trace their genealogy and family history. People often want to know about their relatives because they are new parents, have a medical concern, or because of a family rumor that is begging to be answered. However, they don't know where to start or don't have the time to do the work themselves.

Satisfied clients like Susan G. are a testament to the value of working with Melissa Grandt Genealogy. She says, "Melissa has uncovered some amazing facts about my family and clarified many things I couldn't on my own. One fascinating reveal was that I have a relative who played a Munchkin in The Wizard of Oz who married another Munchkin at the 1933 World's Fair in Chicago. Who knew?"

If you think once her job is done and you won't hear from her again, let it be known, Melissa won't forget you. Satisfied customer, Tom H. and his wife shared this, "Melissa's fastidious research gave us an entire history. She has also, unexpectedly, given updates over the last year which is wonderful and keeps the ancestral surprises coming ('I was thinking about your great-uncle the other week and I found'). To anyone mildly curious about their history, I wholeheartedly recommend Melissa's services."

To discover more about your genealogy and family history, visit grandtgenealogy.com or email Melissa directly at melissa.grandt@gmail.com for a FREE quote.

About

The mission of Melissa Grandt Genealogy is to uncover and bring forward hidden family connections and stories so current and future generations feel tied to their past and rooted in the present.

Melissa Grandt, a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists, has over 30 years of experience tracing families in the United States. Her business has grown out of a love and passion for personal history that began when she was a child living in West Branch, IA, the birthplace of President Herbert Hoover. Her own ancestry can be traced to colonial New England, and 19th century Germany, Ireland, Scotland, and Norway, and includes several documented direct ancestors who fought in the U.S. Revolution and U.S. Civil War.

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