genealogist
noun
ge·ne·al·o·gist
ˌjē-nē-ˈä-lə-jist 
also -ˈa-lə-,
also ˌje-nē-
: a person who traces or studies the descent of persons or families
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Historians, preservationists and genealogists say there are no records indicating that many graves of the city's earliest Black residents were relocated.
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Alexandria Burris, The Indianapolis Star, 13 June 2024
The '10 Million Names' project: A reading list 10 Million Names genealogist Kenyatta Berry revealed to Davis that her great-great-great paternal grandfather was the first in her family to register to vote, and very likely among the first Black Americans to cast a ballot.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 20 May 2024
Everette said genealogists with the Navy collaborated with different branches of the military to track down family members, including Griffin's family.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 16 May 2024
But historians, preservationists and genealogists contend that many graves, particularly those of African Americans, were left behind and paved over as the property was turned over to business and industry.
—Alexandria Burris, The Indianapolis Star, 22 May 2024
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Alexandria Burris, The Indianapolis Star, 13 June 2024
The '10 Million Names' project: A reading list 10 Million Names genealogist Kenyatta Berry revealed to Davis that her great-great-great paternal grandfather was the first in her family to register to vote, and very likely among the first Black Americans to cast a ballot.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 20 May 2024
Everette said genealogists with the Navy collaborated with different branches of the military to track down family members, including Griffin's family.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 16 May 2024
But historians, preservationists and genealogists contend that many graves, particularly those of African Americans, were left behind and paved over as the property was turned over to business and industry.
—Alexandria Burris, The Indianapolis Star, 22 May 2024
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“Genealogist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/genealogist. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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