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Sierra C
@sierracolross
Public Historian and Independent Historical Researcher
Verenigde Staten
Engels
Over mij
I am a passionate genealogical and historical researcher with a deep dedication to uncovering and interpreting the stories of families and communities. I am experienced in archival research and genealogical tracing, bringing a conscientious, analytical approach to primary and secondary sources. My work integrates historical facts with social and human perspectives, emphasizing the lived experiences, relationships, and cultural contexts of humans.
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I will do research on your ancestors or events in history
Werkervaring
Independent Historical Research
Freelance • 11 mos
1700s–Present Cemetery Research
Jan 2026 - Present • 4 mos
Conducted historical research using Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps, aerial photographs, land records, newspapers, and civic publications to trace changes in cemetery layout, land use, and surrounding urban development. Analyzed gravestones, monuments, and plot organization to interpret social hierarchy, immigrant identity, and religious denomination patterns over time. Cross-referenced archival and cartographic sources to identify gaps in documentation, record inconsistencies, and relocated graves, assessing the impact on community memory. Examined local folklore and paranormal narratives associated with the cemetery, treating them as evidence of cultural response to historical forgetting and urban change. Developed a historical narrative integrating visual, textual, and spatial sources for scholarly research and potential public history presentations. Synthesized industrial, social, and cultural history to understand how cemeteries function as landscapes of memory, identity, and collective forgetting.
Peter Derr 1812
Oct 2025 - Present • 7 mos
Conducted genealogical and historical research on Peter Derr (c. 1812) using Ancestry.com, MyHeritage, census records, land deeds, tax records, and probate materials to reconstruct his life timeline and family connections. Analyzed migration patterns between Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Indiana to evaluate competing identity candidates and assess the plausibility of relocation dates. Cross-referenced census data, marriage records, wills, and death records to resolve discrepancies and confirm individual identity across similarly named individuals. Evaluated incomplete and conflicting archival records to determine reliability, identify gaps, and avoid unsupported assumptions in lineage reconstruction. Integrated local history, geographic proximity, and regional record-keeping practices to contextualize documentary silences and missing evidence. Produced a structured research report outlining findings, unresolved questions, and next research steps for continued investigation.
Volunteer Historical Researcher
The Jackson Mansion
Jan 2020 - Present • 6 yrs 4 mos
Authored and edited a 50-page official tour guide packet, integrating original research findings, verified historical data, and interpretive narratives for public use. Along with smaller but deep historical research tour guide scripts (5) for other properties. Conducted extensive research using Newspapers.com, Ancestry.com, the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) archives, county GIS systems, Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps, city directories, and local archival sources to uncover historical data on the Jackson family and similar figures. Traced descendant lines and familial connections using both digital genealogy databases and physical records, reconstructing incomplete family trees and confirming lineage accuracy. Cross-referenced census data, marriage licenses, and obituaries to verify genealogical information and resolve discrepancies across historical sources. Verified oral histories by locating and analyzing primary newspaper articles, obituaries, and marriage announcements, transforming verbal accounts into evidence for historical narratives. Identified previously undocumented historical facts, including accurate death causes, event details, and social activities of key figures within the Jackson family network. Conducted land ownership research to trace historical property development of the Jackson Mansion and surrounding estates, utilizing data from maps, directories, and archival property records.
