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Jacqueli Finley Client Testimonials

Jacqueli Finley is an accomplished and gifted forensic genealogist and genetic analyst with decades of experience. One of her fields of speciality is the Lee Family of Virginia of which her depth of knowledge is unsurpassed. Combining genealogical acumen with DNA test results she was able to resolve my Lee "brick wall" and give me back a part of my heritage that I had suspected for so long. She is an invaluable gem to Lee Family research and the genealogical and genetic field in general.

--Dennis Craig Stewart, member of Jamestowne Society, Richmond, Virginia, national no. 7526.

Dear Jacqueli Finley,

I hope you’re doing well! I wanted to take a moment to express my appreciation for the work you’ve done in helping me explore my ancestry through both DNA and genealogical documentation.

Your expertise has been invaluable in confirming my ancestral lines and providing deeper insights into my family history. Through your careful analysis of my DNA results and historical records, you’ve helped confirm connections that I had long suspected but couldn’t prove on my own.

Your ability to interpret complex genetic data alongside traditional genealogy research has made a significant impact on my understanding of my heritage.

I really appreciate your thoroughness, patience, and the way you explain findings in a way that makes them easy to understand. I highly recommend your services to anyone seeking to uncover their family history through a combination of DNA analysis and genealogical research.

Thank you for all your hard work. I look forward to continuing this journey with your guidance!

Best regards, Jordan Holiday

I am beyond grateful for the incredible work of Jacqueli Finley, a truly exceptional Forensic Genealogist for over 40 years. With her unparalleled expertise and dedication, Jacqueli was able to use my DNA and genealogy documentation to verify my Native American ancestor lines. Her meticulous research and profound knowledge of genetic genealogy have provided me with a deeper understanding of my heritage and a stronger connection to my roots.

Jacqueli's compassionate approach and unwavering commitment to accuracy made the entire process both enlightening and enjoyable. Her ability to navigate complex genealogical records with precision is truly remarkable. She was able to prove what my family knew all along!

Thanks to Jacqueli, I now have a comprehensive and verified family history that I can proudly share with future generations. Her work has not only enriched my personal journey but has also strengthened my sense of identity and belonging. I wholeheartedly recommend Jacqueli Finley to anyone seeking to uncover their ancestral heritage through forensic genealogy. She is a true professional and a beacon of excellence in her field.

--Robin Gentlewolf Fajnsztajn

Hello Jacqueli,

I'm writing this email regarding your previous professional genealogical services. I’m very pleased you were able to take a secondhand look into my ancestry research and were able to locate my ancestors’ records in question. Not only did you locate records for that specific ancestor, but you were able to unearth my ancestor's lineage by an additional 5 generations. Although we had an idea of who our ancestors were, you were able to confirm who they were and provide additional evidence for each ancestor. You have given myself, and my family closure by confirming my ancestor's genealogy. Your hard work, expertise, and dedication in locating my ancestor's genealogical records was beyond exceptional and is the very reason why I recommended your services to my friends and family. You are truly amazing and appreciated in your field of work.

Sincerely,

Sandra

My cousin Jacqueli Finley, in her work as a Forensic Genealogist, has been instrumental in bringing to our family the genetic evidence and proof of the origins of my ancestry. Her diligent efforts provided a connection between the European and African ancestral lineages of Robert E. Lee, our Great Grandfather, which until then could only be confirmed by oral tradition. I’m very grateful and proud of the work my cousin has done for the family’s history.

James A. Harpe

After many years of brick walls and dead ends in researching certain lines of our family tree we enlisted the help of Ms. Jacqueli Finley at Jacqueli Finley Genealogy. We have enlisted the services of Ms. Finley on more than one occasion and are happy we did!

Ms. Finley is professional and made our experience simple and fun. Ms. Finley asked for appropriate upfront information, clarified the scope of the project(s), instructed us what we needed to provide her and set to work.

Throughout the process, Ms. Finley consistently kept us informed of her progress, asked relevant follow-up questions and sought clarity from us in areas that she saw potential and/or literal errors on our part.

Ms. Finley was very thorough. We really appreciated her starting with our current family member(s) (the client) and proving every generation backwards to find answers and obtain our goal. We never minded how long the projects took and appreciated the answers as well as brand new revelations about multiple generations of our family at the end.

Ms. Finley’s proprietary process of triangulating DNA provided us not only answers about our direct family lines that we were looking for, but much valuable information about those families being researched in general. We also appreciated the reveal at the end. Ms. Finely was so kind to take all the time we needed, answer all questions, and provide us with an amazing follow-up report complete with the familial lines, DNA charts and the option to get GED coms of the work.

In working with other genealogist in the past, here are some things that are notable and stood out to us about the work Ms. Finley completed for us:

· Ms. Finley’s years of experience

· Ms. Finley's pricing is very reasonable

· Ms. Finley does not automatically agree with other genealogists about other research on the same families (this is a good thing)

· Ms. Finley can work on multiple family lines of the same family at one time

· Ms. Finley showed us additional ancestral lines of the families being researched that connect to our family

· Ms. Finley took her time, was thorough and kept us appropriately updated along the way

· Ms. Finley was able to track down lines with minimal DNA contributions from the family (1 or 2 persons)

We wholeheartedly and sincerely recommend Ms. Jacqueli Finley and Jacqueli Finley Genealogy to researchers needing assistance, regardless of their level of experience.

Thank you again Ms. Finley and we look forward to working with you in the future.

Sincerely- William Bishop

About Jacqueli

Jacqueli Finley, a professional genealogist and author based in the greater Los Angeles area, former professional genealogist with the Ancestry.com 'Expert Connect' genealogy research team, former staff with the DNA Consultants team as Forensic Genealogist and Assistant Investigator in early 2024. With over 40 years of experience, she is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists and adheres to the APG code of ethics. Finley’s strength lies in uncovering often-hidden family histories and helping people claim, own and understand their variegated ancestries. Finley holds a Certificate in North American Research (Brigham Young University), Certificate in British Research (Brigham Young University), AS-Behavioral Science (History). Finley specializes in genealogical research across various time periods and locations. Her skills range from Civil War and Colonial history to DNA analysis and heraldry (coats of arms). She is well-versed in researching lineages, including those of Hispanic, Native American, Irish, Italian, and Jewish heritage, as well as medieval and royal/aristocratic families. Finley offers professional genealogy services through jacquelifinley.com and maintains the website Lees of Virginia at leesofvirginia.org, focused on her publications. She recently completed six books in the series “Lees of Virginia Lost Lineages” available in digital or paperback wherever books are sold. The books delve into the genealogy of the Lees of Virginia, descendants of Colonel Richard Lee. Finley’s work aims to preserve the authenticity of the Lees’ ancestral connections, countering misinformation with historical records and bringing out the true story of this important American lineage. Titles in the series are Parents of Colonel Richard Lee, Lost Descendants of William Lee, the Son of Colonel Richard Lee and Anne Constable, Richard Lee 1677 – 1726, The Lost Lees of Stratford: The Descendants of General Robert E. Lee and Nancy Ruffin, and Richard and Anne: The Story of the Lees of Virginia. In another book, Macbeth King of Scotland and The Clan Finley, Finley examines the life of Macbeth, the King of Scots (also known as the King of Alba) from 1040 until his death in 1057. Macbeth is famously portrayed in William Shakespeare’s tragedy “Macbeth,” although the play is historically inaccurate. Finley’s book explores Macbeth’s reign, his accomplishments and the challenges faced by his descendants.

Listen to the Jacqueli Finley August 13, 2024 Podcast Interview with Matthew DiBiase of NARA:

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-dibiase/episodes/Jacqueli-Finley-interview-e2n5lkq

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Jacqueli Finley interview

Tonight’s guest is forensic genealogist and author Jacqueli Finley. Jacqueli is a forensic genealogist and assistant investigator for DNA Consultants since last May. She has also been doing genealogical research on the Lee family of Virginia since 2004. She has also done genealogical projects for Ancestry and has been a genealogical blogger since December 2021.

In March 2023 she published her first book, “Parents of Colonel Richard Lee (Lees of Virginia Lost Lineages a series).

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Now Available:

Richard Henry Lee and The Lee Resolution

Series: Lees of Virginia Lost Lineages a Series by Jacqueli Finley, Book 9 by Jacqueli Finley

Richard Henry Lee advanced American independence through his June 7,1776 resolution declaring the colonies "free and independent States," a decisive step toward the Declaration of Independence. As the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary, this book restores his rightful place in the historical record as a special edition in the Lee Lost Lineages Series.

The story of American independence is often told through a narrow lens, focused on a handful of familiar names. Yet the birth of the United States was not the work of a few — it was the collective effort of many remarkable individuals whose courage, intellect, and conviction shaped the destiny of a continent.

Among these figures stands Richard Henry Lee, a statesman whose voice sparked the very idea of American independence. His introduction of the Lee Resolution on June 7, 1776, set in motion the events that led to the Declaration of Independence.

Though he was not present for the drafting or signing of the final document, his resolution provided its structure, its purpose, and its moral foundation.

This book is part of the Lee's Lost Lineage series, an effort to restore the stories of the Lee family to their rightful place in American history. Through careful research and narrative storytelling, this volume brings Richard Henry Lee's contributions back into the light, offering readers a fuller understanding of the nation's origins.

As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, it is more important than ever to revisit the lives of those who shaped its founding. Their stories remind us that liberty is not an inheritance but a responsibility — one that must be renewed by each generation.

Richard Henry Lee's voice helped give birth to a nation.

It is time that voice is heard again.

This Special Addition

Commemorating America’s 250 Years of Independence

Now Available at Your Favorite Bookstores!

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