Mark Thompson is a professional genealogist and educator.
He is passionate about helping his clients uncover, understand, and connect with their family histories and mysteries.
Mark is committed to helping family history enthusiasts stay up to date on the best tools and techniques that the genealogy world has to offer.
Explore his blog to discover strategies for improving your own family history.
Don’t miss the opportunity to attend one of his upcoming speaking engagements by looking through the upcoming events.
For a more personalized approach, contact Mark to consult on your family history project or to inquire about his availability to speak at your event.
Recent Blog Posts
Encourage Relatives To DNA Test
When it comes to using DNA to help with your family history, a great rule of thumb is “The More, the Merrier!”
Get To Know Your Ethnicity Estimates
Learn how to use Ancestry’s amazing ethnicity tools. They estimate where your ancestors came from and when they emigrated.
Link your DNA to Your Ancestry Profile
Linking your DNA kit to your Ancestry family tree profile will give you access to special features at Ancestry that you don’t want to miss out on.




