About me

My name is Heidi Blanton and I have been doing my own family research or helping individuals with theirs for almost 20 years. I have a Master's degree in Library and Information Science from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan, a passion for research and a love of history. I am currently working toward my Diploma in Genealogical, Palaeographic & Heraldic Studies at University of Strathclyde in Glasgow.

I am originally from Toledo, Ohio, in the United States and while my research focus has started with my family, mostly from Ohio and Kentucky, I have since branched into UK family research. I also have experience in Germany/Prussia, Ireland, and DNA research.

I currently live in London, United Kingdom, and I have done for close to 15 years. I'm based in Kingston upon Thames, within easy reach of the National Archives in Kew. I'm also a member of the Society of Genealogists and within easy reach to London and the British Library.