Beth Finch Mccarthy, Neighbor

<strong>Who am I?<br></strong>I am a professional genealogist from Northborough, MA with over 10 years of research experience and am a graduate of the Genealogical Research program at Boston University&#39;s Center for Professional Education. I hold memberships in the Association of Professional Genealogists, the Massachusetts Genealogical Society, and the National Genealogical Society. My undergraduate degree is in Economics (Wellesley College, &#39;84) and my background is in training and development. As for my personal family story, my eclectic line comprises English Puritans and Merchant Adventurers from the 1600&#39;s, New England Pioneers and Revolutionary Patriots from the 1700&#39;s, and Dutch Farmers and Swedish Industrialists from the 1800&#39;s.<br><br><strong>Why am I a genealogist?<br></strong>Uncovering a family history is part science, part detective work, and part puzzle solving. When all three parts come together, the end result is a family&#39;s story that can have real meaning and inspiration. Many of us do not know from where we come and finding a connection to those that came before us gives us a legacy that helps us better understand ourselves. For example, you may have Grandpa Sam&#39;s eyes or Great Grandma Lucy&#39;s passion for painting...but you may also have an unknown ancestor that gave you your strong principles or your craving for adventure. A little realized fact, too, is that we are all immigrants and by learning about our roots in &#34;the old country,&#34; our personal heritage becomes a meaningful gift to share and pass on.