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The individuals listed here have been tested and certified by the Genealogical Institute of the Maritimes or the National Institute of Genealogical Studies. The designations C.G.(C) Certified Genealogist (Canada) and G.R.S.(C) Genealogical Record Searcher (Canada) identify members of the Genealogical Institute of the Maritimes. These designations confirm the professional qualifications of these individuals, who are all members in good standing. They work for an hourly or contract fee. The Nova Scotia Archives assumes no responsibility for their work.

Douglas Cochrane, C.G.(C)

Address:: Cabot Trail Rd.
Margaree Forks, Cape Breton B0E 2B0
Email:: familiesandfolklore@gmail.com
Research:: Nova Scotia records research including church registries, local histories, census enumerations, as well as Property Assessment searches

Taunya Dawson, MA, G.R.S.(C)

Address:: 2571 MacDonald St.
Halifax, NS B3L 3G3
Email:: tdawson@ns.sympatico.ca
Research:: Records of the Nova Scotia Archives, Loyalists, Planters, Annapolis Valley, Halifax, South Shore Families and Anglican Diocesan Records

Joanne McCarthy O'Leary, MLS

MLS (University of Toronto, 1995), Basic Level Certificate in Genealogical Studies (2002), National Institute of Genealogical Studies

Address:: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Email:: mccrthy_jnn@yahoo.ca
Research:: Property assessment records, newspaper obituaries, local history and genealogy records research

Heather Smith Robinson, G.R.S.(C)

Address:: 2083 #2 Highway
Economy, NS B0M 1J0
Email:: heidi57@gmail.com
Research:: Colchester, Cumberland County

Keenan Sutherland

GIS Analyst / Certified Genealogical Records Searcher

Address:: Bridgewater, Nova Scotia
Email:: cartogenealogy@gmail.com
Research:: G.I.S. Analyst, Inverness County, Lunenburg County

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