Fiona Brooker
Canterbury
When I tell people that I am a genealogist, one of the first questions is how far back have you got? For me it’s not how far back I have got, but what I have discovered about my family and the connections; like the moment of touching the document that my five x great grandparents had signed in the early 1800’s.
Memories in Time grew from my desire to help others trace their family history. As a professional genealogist I can help you to get started, to progress your research and get through road blocks. I love digging in records and finding the little details that add to the understanding of our ancestors and help to put them in their place and time. The use of DNA in family history has given us a new tool to work with in understanding our families.
While living in England, I studied with the Institute of Heraldic and Genealogical Studies and obtained a Higher Certificate in Genealogy. I’m a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists and serve as the Website committee chair. I have served as both President and Treasurer of the New Zealand Society of Genealogists (NZSG) and convened the 2008 and 2018 national conferences. Locally, I was one of the organisers for the 2020-2022 Christchurch Family History Expo.
With a background in adult education, I teach family history, skills to publish your family history and the use of AI in family history and business both in person and online. More information about the Workshops and Presentations I offer can be found on my website.
I’m one of the researchers on the television series My Family Mystery investigating family heirlooms, stories and DNA.
And if you really want to know, I can trace my family tree back to the mid-17th century. Finding out about my bigamist great, great, grandmother… that’s another story.
Find me:
Website: www.memoriesintime.co.nz
Blog: https://memoriesintime.co.nz/blogs/news
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/memoriesintimenz
Twitter: @fiona_memories
