Barbara Coakley
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About Me

My interest in family history began over 40 years ago when my Aunt gave me an envelope of family papers. Through the years, I have traveled throughout the U.S. and Europe, visiting my ancestors' homelands and doing research. My current focus is on sharing the stories of my ancestors.

Before I retired, I taught Continuing Education classes in genealogy at Collin College from 2008 to 2022. I lecture on a wide variety of topics. My current list of presentations is on the Presentations page. I'd love to speak to your group, either virtually or in person. 

My genealogical education includes:
  • ProGen 49
  • Institute of Genealogical and Historical Research
  • Genealogical Institute of Pittsburgh
  • Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy
  • Genealogical Institute on Federal Records
  • Texas Institute of Genealogical Research
  • FGS, NGS, and NEHGS Conferences

I am the President of Genealogy Friends of Plano (TX) Libraries, and the Treasurer for the Texas State Genealogical Society and volunteer for the Dallas Genealogical Society. I belong to the DAR and national, state, and local genealogical and historical societies across the U.S. 

Articles published:
"Sister Mary Aloysia Struck" Missouri Genealogical Society Journal
 "Dr. Julius Caesar Brey: Civil War Surgeon" St. Louis Genealogical Society Quarterly
"Maria Magdalena 'Mary' (Ziebold) Bonnet (1863-1959), Illinois's Soprano Voice" Genealogical Society of Oregon Bulletin
"Harry Brey Sennott: High School Years" Monroe County, Illinois Genealogical Society Quarterly
"Mayor Ziebold Brings Waterworks to Waterloo" Monroe County, Illinois Genealogical Society Quarterly
"The Wedding of Clara M. Ziebold and Harry B. Sennott" Monroe County, Illinois Genealogical Society Quarterly


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