Joseph B. Shumway, AG
A native of Star Valley, Wyoming, Joseph discovered the thrill of genealogy at age twelve. At age fourteen he began volunteering at his local Family History Center and by age sixteen he found himself teaching classes and giving lectures on various genealogical topics. While in high school, Joseph oversaw and directed a project involving the compilation of local cemetery records. Later, in 2001, he was honored by the Wyoming State Historical Society and was presented the Young Historian of the Year Award for his efforts.
Joseph studied Family History and Genealogy at Brigham Young University and has also served as a volunteer British Reference Consultant at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah. He is a member of the Genealogical Speaker’s Guild (GSG) and several other genealogical societies and associations. He currently serves as President for the Salt Lake Chapter of the Association of Professional Genealogists (APG) as well as the Board of Commissioners for the International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists (ICAPGen). In 2007 he obtained his AG (Accredited Genealogist) credential.
Joseph is an active lecturer and speaks at many regional and national conferences. He has developed excellent problem solving and analytical skills and is gifted in solving difficult genealogical problems. He enjoys researching in practically any location; however, his primary areas of expertise include:
- England
- Wales
- Scotland
- United States (All Regions)
- Latin America
- Italy
- Hungary and former Austro-Hungarian Empire
- Caribbean
- LDS Ancestry
- Native American
- African American
- Jewish
- Probate/Forensic
- Immigration Problems
In addition to genealogy, Joseph is an accomplished musician and has excelled in the piano, violin and vocal performance and spends time composing and arranging his own music. He also enjoys golf, hiking, gardening, running and spending time with his family.
Joseph would be pleased to hear from you and offer you a free estimate regarding how he can help you with your genealogy research.
