knowyourorigin.com
ORIGIN: A Genealogy Project
Calendar
| Date | Time | Location | Topic | Facilitator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 21st & 30th | 1:00pm-3:00pm | Marie Kerr Community Ctr Palmdale | Know Your Origin: A Genealogy Workshop for All Levels | Jennifer Lane & Chief Rawsheed Patton |
| July 19th & 26th | 1:00pm-3:00pm | Marie Kerr Community Ctr Palmdale | Know Your Origin: A Genealogy Workshop for All Levels | Jennifer Lane & Chief Rawsheed Patton |
| August | TBA | TBA | Know Your Origin: A Genealogy Workshop for All Levels | Jennifer Lane & Chief Rawsheed Patton |
Services
Workshops
Expert-led instruction covering all levels of genealogy research
Hands-on practice with the top genealogy platforms and databases
Printed resource packet, pedigree chart, and research log to take home
Community-specific guidance — African American, European, and Hispanic/Latino research strategies
DNA basics explained in plain language
Preservation and sharing techniques for your family history
Live demonstrations of real research in action
Q&A and group discussion with fellow researchers
Connections to a community of like-minded family history enthusiasts
Private Consultations
One-on-one session focused entirely on your family and your questions
Personalized research strategy tailored to your specific ancestry
Hands-on help breaking through your brick walls
Guidance interpreting DNA results and working with matches
Review and analysis of documents you already have
Customized resource list for your specific surnames and regions
Actionable next steps and a clear research plan to move forward
Session recording provided — so you can revisit every insight, strategy, and recommendation at your own pace without scrambling to take notes
Full Genealogy Research
Comprehensive research conducted on your behalf by a professional
Thorough search of census, vital, military, immigration, and land records
DNA analysis and integration with documentary evidence
Sourced and documented findings — every discovery properly cited
Detailed written research report of everything found
Organized digital file of all records and documents discovered
Pedigree chart and family group sheets updated with new findings
Ongoing communication throughout the research process
Recommendations for continued research when the project concludes
Founder Jennifer Lane
IAP Genealogy Certified
About
The search for all of our stories.
This work did not begin as a business. It began as a question. A question about where we come from…and why so many of our stories feel incomplete. Over time, that question became a calling. We have spent years studying records, tracing families, and helping people uncover names, places, and connections that were once thought lost. But what we discovered along the way is this: Genealogy is not just about documents. It is about identity.
It is about understanding the people whose lives shaped your own, their choices, their journeys, their resilience. Because when you find them...you begin to understand yourself in a deeper way. Our work is rooted in both careful research and deep respect for the lives behind the records. Every name is treated as more than data. Every discovery is approached with intention and care.
Whether you are just beginning your search or have been looking for years, we guide you through the process with clarity, patience, and purpose. This is not just about building a family tree. It is about restoring connection. And once that connection is made, it changes how you see your past…and how you move forward. It would be our honor to assist in discovering your origin story.
Discover Your Family's Origin