Philip Spivey
My passion for genealogy started with the search for my biological father. With little to go on but my own DNA tests, I began the deep dive into genetic genealogy and the many other tools and techniques used by genealogists today. These skills allowed me to solve my own family mysteries and awakened an interest and desire to help others solve their questions about family history.
Over the past ten years, I have done extensive genealogical research in both the United States and the UK to build family histories and answer the questions many of us have about who we are and where we come from. In addition to using my knowledge of records and databases, I have a strong working knowledge of genetic genealogy for times when records alone cannot answer a genealogical question.
Education & Training
- Boston University, Center for Professional Education: Genealogical Research Certificate
- Boston University, Center for Professional Education: Genealogical Principles
- University College Cork (Cork, Ireland), Irish Genealogy: Certificate
- Master of Global Management, Thunderbird School of Global Management
- National Genealogical Society, national annual conferences
- RootsTech, national annual conferences
- International Genetic Genealogy, national annual conferences
Professional organizations
- National Genealogical Society
- Association of Professional Genealogists
- New Mexico Genealogical Society
- Albuquerque Genealogical Society
- International Society of Genetic Genealogy
While I do most of the work myself, I am fortunate to have highly skilled associates I call on to assist with the process.