Professional Genealogist

Nancy A. Peters, CG®, CGL®

Nancy A. Peters, CG, CGL, is a full-time genealogist and former coeditor of the National Genealogical Society Quarterly (2019-2022). She holds the Certified Genealogist and Certified Genealogical Lecturer credentials from the Board for Certification of Genealogists (BCG). She served as a trustee and officer of BCG and edited its newsletter.
Nancy conducts in-depth genealogical research to solve complex problems of identity and kinship. Her personal and client research focuses primarily on the southeastern United States, New York, England, and Germany. Nancy lectures at national and local conferences and institutes. She has instructed on skill-building topics and genealogy standards at BCG Education Fund workshops, Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG), and SLIG Academy. Her articles have appeared in the NGS Quarterly, The Genealogist, and other genealogical journals. She authored the “Research Reports” chapter in Professional Genealogy: Preparation, Practice, & Standards (2018). Nancy holds postgraduate degrees from University of Arizona and London School of Economics in London, England.