Kelly Cornwell is a Professional Genealogist, Family History Tutor and Speaker, with over 25 years experience of researching family histories across the UK and Australia.
With a special interest in Transported Convicts, Kelly has presented talks to the Society of Genealogists, the Society for One-Place Studies, AGRA, the Family History Federation’s Really Useful Show, and many local history groups.
She gained Distinction in both the Intermediate and Advanced Pharos Family History Skills & Strategies Certificate programmes, and is a strong advocate for continuing professional development.
Kelly joined the team of PharosTutors in 2024, and teaches several courses including: Using Social Media for Family History, Professional Genealogist – Become one, become a better one, Digging Deeper: Mastering Online Genealogy Research, and Getting the most from The National Archives (TNA) Website; as well as being the Advanced Certificate Programme Mentor.
As a Member of AGRA (the Association of Genealogists and Researchers in Archives), Kelly volunteers as their Chair of Events, in addition to sitting on Council. She also helps out with the events crew for the Society of Genealogists.
You can follow Kelly across various social media platforms
Testimonials
“The more I study the report, the more I appreciate the thorough documentation of every source you examined during the course of your detective work. My ancestors were not the rich and famous — and they left few traces. Your dedication to exploring many potential sources, found the few written documents they left behind. The facts you unearthed have brought history to life for me and my family. Thank you again for the high quality of work you do. I strongly recommend your expertise to anyone seeking information on their ancestors in London.” C.A.
“Kelly was amazing, helping me find information on my Dad who I’d be trying to find information about for the last 50 years. Just wish I’d found her services a long time ago. She kept me informed through all the process by email, never gave up and worked very hard. If you are looking for information about your family, then Kelly is your person to find that information. I highly recommend her and her services. A+++++” K.R.
“Terrific amalgamation of a history overview with pointers toward the relevant collections, with pertinent remarks about changes over the years. Kelly made what can be a dry summation into a lively presentation.” Anon.
“I received the report this morning and I’ve read it about 5 times. It’s absolutely amazing what Kelly managed to uncover and put together. There’s so much depth in the stories with a huge amount of detail. This will certainly bring a tear to a lot of family members. It truly means a lot to see this. Thank you so much.” R.P-E.
“Kelly’s presentation was very clear, methodical and comprehensive without being overwhelming.” C.S.
“Thorough discussion and terrific maps.” M.H.K.
“Packed full of really interesting and useful information. A very engaging speaker.” D.P.E.
“Really thrilled with my family tree and feel so much more connection to people I never met! What a fabulous gift to share with the rest of my family. I highly recommend Who Am I? and look forward to her helping me again.” A.F.
“It’s been an amazing journey into the past. Kelly has been so thorough and diligent ensuring all our family’s details are accurate. She has given us a real insight into their lives too. My mum and I are overwhelmed and delighted by it all! Something so special to keep in the family and pass on to the next generation.” L.R.
“A really super talk Kelly, full of interesting background information and beautifully presented and paced! Even for those of us who have done Essex research there were some helpful tips, and new resources to follow up. Thank-you!” D.S.
“I would like to say a big thank you for your work on my ancestors search. It was amazing to find out where I am descended from. How you managed to go back so far I don’t know. Well done and thanks again. I will be recommending to my friends for sure.” G.G.
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