Lori Jackson Black, Genealogist & Historian
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Lori Jackson Black Biography:
I have been a genealogy hobbiest for many years. Upon moving to Monterey, California I had the opportunity to attend Monterey Peninsula College's Family History (Library Services) Associate Degree program under the instruction of Karen Clifford, AG. Following completion of that program I went on to earn a BA in History from Columbia College. I have also taken graduate level courses in archiving, historical writing, preservation and oral history and will complete a MA in Public History from American Military University in June 2017.
I decided to follow my passion for genealogy and family history and embark on a career as a professional genealogist and historian.
I am currently on the board of The Fairfield Foundation and have been involved in the Mathews County Historical Society where I have coordinated their Historic House Tour and was curator of Tompkins Cottage from 2014-2016.
Personally, I am married to my wonderful husband Jay Black (hence the new name of Lori Jackson Black) and am the mother of three.
I have over 2000 members on my personal family tree and have enjoyed sharing this with my extended family. I have led a nomadic life. I grew up in Washington State then moved to Fort Worth, Texas for six years, then coastal California for five years before settling in Virginia ten years ago. I have fallen in love with the rich histories of each area.
In addition to my work, I served as the Virginia State Special Education Advisory Committee Chair from 2013-2015. I was appointed by the Virginia State Board of Education to the committee in 2009. I am also a member of the Mathews Rotary Club and was president of that club from 2014-2015. I am the webmaster/social media coordinator for the Mathews Rotary Club and Kingston Parish Episcopal Church, where I am a member.
