Hi there! I’m Julie Medlock Flake, MLIS, CG®. I want to help you know your family’s stories.

For me, discovering family stories builds understanding, connection, and confidence for yourself and others. It takes diligent work and patient persistence, but the search can lead to wonderous discoveries.

I use a unique set of skills and experiences to help you find your family’s stories.

• I have a B.A. in English with an emphasis in non-fiction writing and editing and a Master’s in Library and Information Science, which are the foundation for my writing, editing, and research abilities.
• In addition to many years of genealogy research, my work history includes two years as an editorial researcher and five years as a research librarian.
• I regularly participate in conferences, institutes, and other learning opportunities, including RootsTech and Institute for Genealogy and Historical Research (IGHR).
• By teaching classes and workshops, I regularly share knowledge with individuals and groups on a variety of genealogy topics.
• As a holder of the CG credential, I apply expertise and best practices in research and writing. Learn more about what that means for you at BCG’s website or check out my BCG profile.

With this background, I search for your ancestors across the United States, Ireland, and the British Isles; break down brick walls; build family trees; write narrative histories for your family; teach you or your group about genealogy through classes and workshops; and more. Learn more about my services.

Ready to get started? Contact me to chat about how I can help you tell your ancestors’ stories.

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Where does the name Heart come from?

The first time I felt connected to an ancestor was when I was told I looked like my great-grandmother. At the time I didn’t think I looked like anyone in my family and she was so beautiful, I latched onto her and began my first steps into family history. 

Over the years, my research (and perhaps obsession) has taken me all over branches of my family tree, but most often I find myself on the lines that lead down to her. It seemed fitting to name this after the ancestor that started it all for me, Martha “Heart” (Carmichael) Medlock.