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Kathryn J.

Kathryn J.

Organized, Researcher, Writer, Genealogist

I am a writer, researcher, and professional genealogist with a strong academic background in family history and advocacy. I hold an associate’s degree in Family History Research and a bachelor’s degree in Professional Studies with an emphasis in Genealogy and Child and Family Advocacy. I specialize in uncovering meaningful stories through detailed research and transforming them into clear, engaging writing. As a published children’s book author and experienced blog writer, I bring both creativity and accuracy to every project. Whether you need in-depth genealogical research, compelling written content, or thoughtful documentation of family histories, I deliver work that is thorough, well-organized, and tailored to your needs. Examples of jobs I can do for you today! - Genealogy and family history research using historical records, databases, and archives - Creation of detailed family trees and lineage reports - Writing personalized family history narratives and legacy stories - Researching ancestry for personal, legal, or historical purposes - Blog writing on genealogy, family life, swimming, sports, disability, lgbt+, or historical topics - Children’s story writing (custom stories, educational content, or family-based narratives) - Editing and proofreading written content for clarity and flow - Organizing and summarizing research findings into easy-to-read reports - Documenting oral histories or turning interviews into written stories - Research assistance for writers, historians, or personal projects Other topics I particularly specialize in : Investigative Research, Corporate, Town and House Histories, Genetics, Forensic Genealogy, and Creative Story Telling. I also have a lot of experience in Disability and Autistic studies, LGBT+ advocacy, asylum History, Utah, the Western United States in the beginning of the 20th century, the Middle states of the United States in the late 19th century and early 20th century. I also am a former swim coach and spend time coaching and assisting with my own kids with baseball, golf, track, cross country, swimming, flag football, autism parenting, parenting in general, diy projects, creative ideas, mental health, easy recipes, holiday decorating, and more. I can write and research about any of those topics with ease.

🇺🇸Cottonwood Heights, United States$35/hr100% JSS4.77 (4)Since Oct 2015

Earnings and projects

MRR (estimate)
≈$0

An estimate from an earlier read

World#274,873 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#43,002 / 62.1k
Revenue, last 30 days
$0
Total earnings
$4k

Billed in all: $8.2k

World#274,873 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#43,002 / 62.1k
Per project
$494
Projects, last 6 months
0
World#209,850 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#27,405 / 62.1k
Projects in all
8

Across 9 contracts

44% fixed56% hourly
World#223,560 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#31,849 / 62.1k

Earnings, last 30 days

$8.2kNothing earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$8.0k$8.1k$8.2k$8.3kOct 9Oct 24Nov 8

No data since Nov 5, 2026.

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