Laurie Hermance-Moore, MLS, AG®, is a professional genealogist focusing on forensic genealogy for law firms and family history projects. Her Columbus, Ohio-based company, Heritage Bridge (www.heritagebridge.com) serves a variety of clients from across the U.S. with Midwest-focused research. She connects legacy-minded individuals and families to the people, events, and places where their families intersected with American history. Learn more about Laurie's family history work at https://www.heritagebridge.com/family-history-services Learn more about forensic genealogy services at: https://www.heritagebridge.com/forensic-genealogy Laurie holds a bachelor’s degree in American history from the University of Kansas, a master’s degree in library science from the University of Alabama, and a master’s degree in marketing from Franklin University. Laurie holds a certificate in genealogical research from Boston University and completed the ProGen study group program. She received her accreditation in genealogy research in the U.S. Midwest states through the International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists(ICAPGen℠). She has completed both the Forensic Genealogy Fundamentals and Advanced Forensics institutes. Laurie has thirty years of research experience as a librarian, corporate marketing researcher, and genealogist. For more information, please see: https://www.heritagebridge.com/about-us-1 Laurie is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists.