Luminous Family Lineage

03/13/2026

Interested in an in-person consultation? I'm popping up! Don't forget to shop our other local DC proprietors and artists!

03/11/2026

This is one of the easiest ways to improve your family tree and its hints!

Every maiden name is a doorway to a whole new branch of your family tree. Don’t let it be obscured by a married surname!

If you're eager for more tips about researching the women in your family, head to Youtube for Crista's virtual session focused on finding maiden names: https://bit.ly/4s5nHYG

03/08/2026

Great news to help families find answers.
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17pFPCuFEW/

The Department of Juvenile Services was awarded a $200,000 grant to begin searching for the remains of hundreds of boys buried in the woods near the Youth Detention Center, with the goal of restoring dignity to the boys and providing healing to their families. https://afro.com/chelthenham-cemetery-remains-search/

02/17/2026

Four US Presidents were born in February, including Washington and Lincoln. Could they be in the family tree you haven't uncovered?
is here to help you discover your United States lineage...and more!
Every single US President except 2 are descended from King John I of England - can you guess which 2?

01/20/2026

The photos, the documents, the letters, and don't forget about those church programs either!!! 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
One of the biggest rushes I have had as a volunteer genealogist is searching diligently to connect two generations for an applicant of color to the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR or DAR). Uploaded to Ancestry and attached to a family tree was a transcript of "This Is Your Life" type program at a church which detailed the family connection between the two generations I wanted to connect as well as which of the siblings was in attendance and what they said! A literal genealogical goldmine. Identifying your ancestors' faith communities (if applicable) is a step you should never skip in your research!

01/04/2026

MECBFHRS has been rebranded as Luminous Family Lineage! This has been a long time coming, and I'm so excited to bring this to fruition. Many of you have seen me grow from a fledgling family historian over 15 years ago to the dogged genealogist I am today! I am so grateful for your support and referrals, especially in the face of numerous personal challenges over the years.
For my commitment to transparency, this rebrand also includes increased pricing to be more in line with market rates (while still offering savings over corporations) and updated research package descriptions, which are all available on my updated website https://lflhistory.square.site/
The website rebrand also distinguishes between research services and genealogy products that I offer. Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions or to book my services!
Be well,
Megan

11/12/2025

11/09/2025

10/04/2025

"We are excited to announce a new database for 10 Millions Names, [North America: Records of Enslaved People from Plantations and Estates, 1765-1890](https://www.americanancestors.org/search/databasesearch/3866/north-america-records-of-enslaved-people-from-plantations-and-estates-1765-1890). This database contains birth, death, marriage, and census records of those who were enslaved at North American Plantations and Estates, as well as their family members. Each volume within this database is of a different plantation or estate. Currently, this database only contains records between the years 1765 and 1890 from the Cedar Grove Plantation in North Carolina, but more volumes will be added as they are completed. [North Carolina: Cedar Grove, 1765-1890](https://www.americanancestors.org/search/databasesearch/3866/north-america-records-of-enslaved-people-from-plantations-and-estates-1765-1890) contains 600 records and 805 names. This volume includes records from tax lists and inventories, deeds, family papers, the 1870 census, and the [Torrence Family Tree project](https://heartscollaborative.org/torrence-and-allied-families)."

https://dbnews.americanancestors.org/2025/08/28/new-database-north-america-records-of-enslaved-people-from-plantations-and-estates-1765-1890/?utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9MaJR0HEbMb-BT4Y-RD59J_ZIy8_MxfKVzmNDNTxt4EpmOWSDRmJGpQMTOQ-nOElUQJBdD9JIJdrEQBolyRPU5TdI05vTCimBkY9eNvfvHMIF4b6I&_hsmi=383592585&utm_content=383592585&utm_source=hs_email

Historic plantation house in Huntersville, NC, built in 1831; 2022, Crazyale, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons We are excited to announce a new database for 10 Millions Names, North America: Records of E…