Joseph wearing a flat cap and brown vest outdoors in a forest with autumn leaves, looking at the camera.

Welcome!
I'm Joseph

Accredited Genealogist®,
Genealogy Coach & Teacher

My Services

Sepia-toned vintage photographs of men, women, and a child from earlier decades.

Genealogical Research

Learn More
Joseph on laptop screen during video call, coffee cup on wooden table nearby.

Genealogy Coaching

Learn More
Group of people seated in a bright room, listening attentively during a presentation; one person holds a tablet.

Speaking & Education

Learn More

About Me

I discovered genealogy and family history research as a 12-year-old. I always had an innate interest and curiosity about my ancestors and history in general, so when I discovered that researching your own family was “a thing”, I was hooked!​

As a young teen, I became rather obsessed with genealogy research. It was all I wanted to do. Genealogy research gave me something to feel connected to. I discovered a natural gift for problem-solving, teaching others, and retaining amazing amounts of information. It gave me confidence, and ultimately, a safe place where I could escape and completely lose myself.

Keep Reading
Joseph B. Shumway sitting in an outdoor chair holding a mug, smiling, with a potted palm plant in the background.

I have worked with trusted companies and organizations like

Quiet street lined with old stone houses under a partly cloudy sky and green trees in the background.

Contact me

Thank you for reaching out!

I work to respond to messages within 3-5 business days.
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.