About Megan Clark Young - MACY’s Genealogical Research Professional Genealogist

Meet Megan

Megan Ann Clark Young (MACY) has spent the last 25 years researching her Scots-Irish, Swedish and German lines. She knocked down brick walls, digitized and shared boxes of family records, and learned a lot along the way.

She is employed full-time as a forensic genealogist and is currently “on the clock,” working on her BCG portfolio.

Megan also spent more time than she cares to admit undoing mistakes she made early on. She hopes to help others avoid similar mistakes and has presented on various genealogy topics at the local, state, and national levels.

Selected Education

IGHR
- Writing for Genealogical Publication (2022)
ProGen Study Group Certificate (ProGen 48), 2021
GRIP
- Tackling Tough Research Problems, 2020
- Walking in Penns Woods, 2021
Certificate in Genealogical Research (OL29), Boston University, Center for Professional Education, 2019.
Bachelor of Arts, Westminster College, New Wilmington, PA, 2003.

Specialties

Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
Colonial America
Scots Irish
Presbyterian Research
Lineage Society Applications
Family History Writing and Editing
DNA

Ancestry.com

Megan Clark Young’s Public Family Tree

Ethics and Standards

I adhere to:

The Association of Professional Genealogists Code of Ethics
The Board for Certification of Genealogists Code of Ethics and Standards

Memberships

Association of Professional Genealogists
Genealogical Speakers Guild
ProGen Alumni
Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania
Western Pennsylvania Genealogy Society. president-elect (2023); Board of Directors (2021-2023), chair of First Families of Western Pennsylvania Lineage Society 2020-present)
Beaver Genealogy and History Society
Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania
Virginia Genealogical Society
National Genealogical Society

Lineage Society Memberships

General Society of Mayflower Descendants
Daughters of the American Revolution

Whether you are just starting your family research journey, or are frustrated with your “brick wall,” Megan looks forward to connecting with you. She also periodically shares the research she is working on, so be sure to check out the “Are We Related?” section.

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