Introducing Wallace D. Huskonen, CGRS

An avid genealogist for more than a decade, Wally Huskonen has researched his family history back
to a wide mix of original immigrant ancestors, ranging from 17th century Dutch and English settlers
in New York and New England to his paternal grandparents arriving from Finland in the early 20th
century.

To expand his knowledge and understanding of genealogical and family history research, he
regularly attends national, state, and local conferences, and he has completed the National
Genealogical Society Home Study course.

He received his certification as a genealogical records specialist (CGRS) from the Board for
Certification of Genealogists in September, 2004.

He is a member of the following organizations:
      Association of Professional Genealogists
      National Genealogical Society
      Ohio Genealogical Society
      Cuyahoga Valley Genealogical Society, chapter of OGS
      Ashtabula County Genealogical Society, chapter of OGS
      North East Ohio Computer-Assisted Genealogy Society
      Computer-Aided Genealogy-Cleveland Area Club

He also is a member of the following lineage societies: First Families of Ohio, Society of Civil War
Families of Ohio, and Settlers and Builders of Ohio (charter member)

He is editor of the WRHS Genealogy Bulletin, published by the Genealogical Committee, an auxiliary of the
Western Reserve Historical Society.

Wally has given lectures on genealogical topics to several North East Ohio genealogical
organizations.

He retired in 2002 as chief editor of two trade magazines for Penton Media, Inc., in Cleveland.

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