Research by raven

Genealogy Research, Writing, & Projects

Wendy Citron, PLCGS

Explore My Projects

Unearthing Stories. Rebuilding Histories.

Specializing in Eastern European, Jewish, and Genetic Genealogy — where records meet remembrance.

Family History Projects

TRACING Irish · Jewish · Eastern European · American LINEAGES

_{Colfax, Wisconsin (ca. 1915). A rare multi-generational portrait symbolizing continuity across eras of migration and change.}

_{Ashland, Wisconsin (ca. 1920). Peter Dolan stands beside the Odanah Logging Train where he worked as a brakeman, an image of endurance and industrial pride.}

_{Dunn, Wisconsin (ca. 1910). Minnie Ann Ferguson with her sisters, reflecting the strength and closeness of rural Midwestern families.}

_{Brooklyn, New York (ca. 1922). Annie Freundlich and Abraham Citron with their family—a glimpse of new beginnings in Jewish immigrant Brooklyn.}

_{Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (ca. 1939). Yente Babel Shulman at her youngest son’s wedding, surrounded by family and the joy of renewal.}

_{Jersey Shore, New Jersey (ca. 1910). Harry Shuster and his daughter Celia Shuster enjoying a day at the beach—a candid view of family life amid transition and hope.}

Meet Wendy

Genealogist | Researcher | Storyteller

Among every fragment of the past lies a story waiting to be found. My journey into genealogy began as a teenager, driven by curiosity and the sense that our ancestors still speak through records, photographs, and forgotten places. Over time, that fascination grew into a lifelong pursuit to understand how ordinary lives intersect with extraordinary moments in history.

Today, I specialize in Eastern European, Jewish, and Genetic Genealogy, blending archival research with creative storytelling to bring ancestral lives into focus. My work spans across time and borders — from tracing immigrant paths through New York and Philadelphia to uncovering Jewish roots in Ukraine and Galicia.

I earned my Professional Certificate in Genealogical Studies with a concentration in Eastern European Research and Genetic Genealogy through the International Institute for Genealogical Studies. I currently serve with JewishGen’s Ukraine Research Division, contribute to the FamilySearch Library as a Research Specialist, and lead two professional genealogy groups that foster education, collaboration, and community among researchers worldwide.

When I’m not immersed in research, I’m an artist and writer, weaving history into visual and narrative form. I believe family history is more than names and dates — it’s an act of remembrance, restoration, and connection.

Get in Touch

I love connecting with fellow researchers!

I welcome collaboration, research inquiries, and conversations about family history and research skills. Whether you’re looking to uncover your ancestral past or simply share insights about Eastern European, Jewish or other genealogy pursuits, I’d love to hear from you.

📍 Based in Park City, Utah — working with clients and collaborators worldwide.

Research by Raven · Park City, Utah

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