​​​Ancestry Connections​​​ Genealogy

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Discover Who You Are by Knowing Where You Come From

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​​​​​​​​​​​​At Ancestry Connections, we believe the most important history to study is your own. We spend years learning about presidents, explorers, empires, and nations—but rarely are we taught to explore ourselves.

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Your family history holds the stories, experiences, and wisdom that have shaped who you are—sometimes in ways you may not even realize. Whether you’re just beginning to trace your roots or looking to go deeper into your family’s legacy, Ancestry Connections is here to guide you.

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Why Your Family History Matters

Understanding your lineage is about more than just names and dates—it’s about reclaiming your identity and understanding the journey that led to you. Knowing your family’s story can help you:

• Build a deeper knowledge of self

• Understand generational patterns and family dynamics

• Bring awareness to legacies passed down through generations—both the struggles and the strength

• Reconnect with ancestors, culture, and traditions that offer wisdom and belonging

• Celebrate the resilience, brilliance, and contributions of those who came before you—their power lives in you

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Healing Through Heritage

Family history isn’t always easy. There may be painful truths, missing links, or stories that were never told. Genealogy can uncover hidden experiences that continue to shape who you are—often without your awareness. These discoveries can open a path to healing, not just for yourself, but across generations.

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What is Intergenerational Trauma?

Intergenerational trauma is the emotional and psychological pain that’s passed down through families. It’s real and well-documented. This trauma can stem from experiences like colonization, enslavement, displacement, addiction, poverty, abuse, or systemic oppression. Even if these events happened long ago, their impact can live on through patterns in family dynamics, beliefs, and behaviors.

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Family history can help to uncover what was once buried or silenced. It may help us to make sense of inherited patterns and create space for wholeness. This process can also lead to forgiveness, deeper understanding, and compassion—for our families and for ourselves. In doing so, we reclaim not only our history, but also our power and peace.

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At Ancestry Connections, we walk with you as you explore your roots and honor your ancestors. We help you gather documents, create family trees, uncover forgotten stories, and guide you as you interpret what they mean for your life today.

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Our Mission: To make family history personal, meaningful, and accessible—especially for underrepresented communities whose stories have often been erased or ignored.​​​​​

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Preserve Your Legacy

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Your story doesn’t end with you—it’s meant to be passed on.

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At Ancestry Connections, we help you preserve your family’s legacy for generations to come. Through beautifully crafted heirloom history books, we document the lives, experiences, and wisdom of your relatives—so your children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren can know where they come from.

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We believe in storytelling as a form of preservation. Each name, photo, and memory passed down is a thread in the larger tapestry of your lineage. When you preserve your family’s story, you offer the next generation a compass—a deeper understanding of self, identity, and belonging.

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Dr. Kim Richards is the co-founder of Ancestry Connections and brings over twenty-five years of experience in genealogy. She has guided hundreds of individuals through deeply personal journeys of self-discovery—helping them uncover their roots, understand their family narratives, and reconnect with their ancestral heritage.

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With a rich background as a family historian, social scientist, family counselor, published writer, and educator at both the high school and university levels, Dr. Richards offers a unique, compassionate perspective that bridges research with reflection. Her work empowers people to make meaningful connections across generations—honoring the past while transforming the present.

Saunsuray Govere, MBA Candidate, is the co-founder of Ancestry Connections, where she leads accounting, administration, and business operations. With a strong background in business and over five years of research experience, she ensures the organization runs with integrity, clarity, and vision.

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Saunsuray is passionate about creating systems that support long-term growth and make family history accessible to more people. Her efforts are especially focused on securing grant funding opportunities to ensure that ancestral discovery is available to those who may not otherwise be able to afford it.