Jessica Bishop Professional Genealogist

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Jessica Bishop Professional Genealogist

I specialize in uncovering your stories and ancestral connections that shape families. I bring curiosity and a deep respect for the past to every project.

Genealogy isn’t just a skillset for me, it’s a lifelong passion! I believe I was either 14 or 15 when I started researching. I felt this hole in my past from not getting to meet my father's parents. I, being the naturally inquisitive type, starting asking questions. My father didn't have much to say; it wasn't that he didn't know but more like I wasn't asking the right type of questions to prompt his memory. After an exhausting amount of effort, I took on the quest for myself. Of course, this was way before smart phones and most internet sites, so I had to actually go to the public library! I loved it! I probably felt more at home there than anywhere else. Soon, I gathered information on not only my grandparents, but on my great-grandparents. My father, who was beginning to become sick with cancer, was ecstatic. So that's why I became obsessed with genealogy--to make others remember their past and feel connected again to the people they loved.

07/27/2025

Hi, I’m Jessica, a professional genealogist with nearly 30 years of experience helping individuals and families discover their roots, preserve their heritage, and uncover the stories that make their history unique.

I specialize in U.S. Midwest research, but my work also extends deeply into New England, Western Europe, and the Volga region of Russia. Whether you’re looking to trace immigrant ancestors, confirm family legends, or make sense of your DNA matches, I bring the tools and experience to guide your journey.

I work extensively with Ancestry, FamilySearch, and GEDmatch, combining traditional records with genetic genealogy to build strong, evidence-based family trees. My research style is both thorough and compassionate—I know every name in your tree has a story worth telling.

Genealogy is more than a profession for me—it’s a lifelong passion. I’d be honored to help you explore your family’s past and preserve it for future generations.

09/26/2024

06/30/2024

Guess what happened when I recently dropped into a Society Front Porch Talk—Kentucky Ancestors Pre-1850? I discovered one of the newest and coolest research tools from FamilySearch.org. In February, several of the participants had attended RootsTech where it was introduced and were excited to talk...

04/15/2024

The new branch includes an outdoor reading deck, a high-tech teen space, a fun space for kids and a small business center.

12/29/2023

Work was recently completed on a new Pennsylvania State Archives building in Harrisburg, Penn. The HGA-designed, 146,000-sf facility offers numerous amenities, including computers, scanners, printers, a kitchenette with seating, lockers, a meeting room, a classroom, an interactive video wall, galler...

05/02/2023

Great news

🚨🚨🚨🚨 ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨🚨🚨🚨

Today we’re launching our new County and Municipal Records Database. Already containing more than 21,000 PDF images, this online resource now offers the public unprecedented access to 5,800 volumes and individual records from 81 of Missouri’s 114 counties, with more being added every week!

Users can view a range of records, from marriage certificates, court records and deeds to city council minutes and ordinances. And though not searchable by name, they’re browsable by county, office, type and date. There’s also a keyword field for more targeted searches.

Try it out today here: https://s1.sos.mo.gov/records/archives/archivesdb/countyrecords/!

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I believe I was either 14 or 15 when I started researching my family history. I felt this hole in my past from not getting to meet my father's parents. I, being the naturally inquisitive type, took on the quest for myself. Of course, this was way before smart phones and most internet sites, so I had to actually go to the public library(!) I loved it even then, probably feeling more at home there than anywhere else. Soon, I gathered information on not only my grandparents, but on my great-grandparents. My father, who was beginning to become sick with cancer, was ecstatic. So that's why I became obsessed with genealogy--to make others remember their past and feel connected again to the people they loved.