Hello, I’m Kat — a professional genealogist and the person behind Tracing Time.

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My interest in genealogy started with my own family story. I was adopted as an infant, and researching my family history gave me the chance to explore and build family trees for both my adoptive and biological families. That experience shaped the way I approach genealogy today — it’s about much more than lists of names and certificates. It’s about identity, belonging, and understanding the many different ways families are formed. It’s also what led me to develop a particular interest in genetic genealogy, using DNA testing and match analysis to help answer questions that traditional records alone can’t always solve.

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What began as a personal passion gradually turned into a professional path. Today, I work with both individual and commercial clients on a wide range of research projects — from tracing family lines and tackling tricky brick walls, to identifying unknown ancestors through DNA, and supporting larger heritage and community-based research.

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In 2024, I completed a PGDip (with Distinction) in Genealogical, Palaeographic and Heraldic Studies at the University of Strathclyde. Alongside more than 20 years of research experience, this means I bring both academic rigour and practical experience to every project, with a strong focus on robust, evidence-based research.

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Alongside client work, I’m also involved in document preservation and archiving projects, and also currently developing a One-Place Study focusing on the village of Frognall in Lincolnshire; digging into the lives, occupations, and everyday stories of the people who lived there across generations.

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In 2025, I was honoured to be appointed to the Board of Directors of the Register of Qualified Genealogists, where I continue to support others in the field and help uphold professional standards, education, and the future of genealogical research.

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For me, genealogy is detective work at its best. I love following the clues, questioning the evidence, and piecing together stories that might otherwise have been lost,  especially when it leads to meaningful discoveries and answers for my clients.