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Debbie Parker Wayne, Certified Genealogist^SM

Debbie Parker Wayne holds a Certified Genealogist^SM credential. Since 1964, the Board for Certification of Genealogists (BCG) has licensed certificants who demonstrate proficiency in all areas of genealogical research and analysis. See the brochure Why Hire a Board-Certified Genealogist and the BCG Web site for more information.

Debbie is a full-time genealogist experienced using laws and DNA analysis, as well as more traditional techniques, for genealogical research. She previously worked in the computer industry doing support, training, programming, and Web design. Debbie is a Trustee for the BCG Education Fund, a board member and Advocacy Committee Chair of the Association of Professional Genealogists (APG), president of the Lone Star Chapter of APG, and the Texas State Genealogical Society's DNA Project Director. Debbie has completed many courses at the Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research (IGHR) and the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG), including advanced methodology courses at both institutes and the Advanced Law Library and GovDocs course at IGHR. She is part of the core staff at Angelina College Genealogy Conference and spoke on DNA at the Texas General Land Office's 2011 Save Texas History Symposium.

Debbie serves as webmaster for the ProGen Study Group and several local societies and businesses. She was editor of the Nacogdoches Genealogical Society journal, Yesterdays, for five years.

Debbie lives in East Texas with easy access to the Dallas Public Library and Houston's Clayton Library, Center for Genealogical Research, as well as the East Texas Research Center at Stephen F. Austin State University. In addition there are several large university libraries, the Texas State Library and Archives, LDS Family History Centers, and many East Texas county courthouses within easy travel distance.

Memberships in genealogical organizations include:

• Association of Professional Genealogists (APG).
• Lone Star Chapter, APG.
• International Society of Genetic Genealogy (ISOGG).
• International Society of Family History Writers and Editors (ISFHWE).
• National Genealogical Society (NGS).
• Texas State Genealogical Society (TSGS).
• East Texas Genealogical Society (ETGS).
• Nacogdoches Genealogical Society (NacGS) - Publications Editor and Committee Chairman (until disbanded in 2007).
• Angelina County Genealogical Society (ACGS).
• and several other state and county societies.

Genealogical training includes:

• Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research (IGHR):
  • "Advanced Methodology and Evidence Analysis" taught by Elizabeth Shown Mills, Helen F. M. Leary, Craig R. Scott, and Dr. John Philip Colletta (2003)
  • "Land Records" taught by Christine Rose, Birdie Monk Holsclaw, and many others (2005)
  • "Writing and Publishing for Genealogists" taught by Helen F. M. Leary, Dr. Thomas W. Jones, Dr. John Philip Colletta, and many others (2006)
  • "Advanced Library Research: Law Libraries and Government Documents" taught by Ben Spratling III, Ann Fleming, Kay Freilich, Chuck Sherrill, and Claire Bettag (2007)
  • "Advanced Military Research III: Mexican War and Civil War" taught by Craig R. Scott, Rick Sayre, Pamela Boyer Sayre, and J. Mark Lowe (2008)
  • "Professional Genealogy" taught by Elissa Scalise Powell, Dr. Thomas W. Jones, J. Mark Lowe, and others (2009)
• Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG):
  • "Advanced Methodology" taught by Dr. Thomas W. Jones, Claire Bettag, and Rick Sayre (2011)
• National Archives Workshop offered by the Regional In-depth Genealogical Studies Alliance (Fort Worth, 2011).
• "American Genealogy: A Basic Course" (Completed with a grade of A) offered by the National Genealogical Society.
• "Kinship Theory I," a college level genealogical course, taught by Dr. Carolyn Earle Billingsley.
• ProGen Study Group – a nineteen-month collaborative group study program using Professional Genealogy: A Manual for Researchers, Writers, Editors, Lecturers, and Librarians, edited by Elizabeth Shown Mills. In addition to completing the course work, Debbie was the coordinator for the second study group formed.
• Numerous seminars attended during national and regional conferences such as FGS, NGS, GENTECH, Angelina College Genealogy Conference, and others.

DNA training includes:

• Family Tree DNA Annual Project Administrator's Conferences for multiple years
• Self-study and non-credit courses on biology and genetics

Computer training and experience includes:

• Web design, HTML, JavaScript, PHP, C Programming and many UNIX and PC administration and support classes.
• Database design and administration for Oracle, Access, and MySQL.
• Numerous institutes and seminars attended during 25 years in the industry.