Jamie Lee McManus Mayhew PLCGS
Jamie Lee McManus Mayhew:
Meet Jamie Lee McManus Mayhew, the heart and soul behind California Cousins, where genealogical puzzles meet their match. Jamie's adventure into the annals of history began as a teenager, not in dusty old archives, but in the cozy corners of her living room, with her mother as her first mentor. Together, they navigated the labyrinth of census records and pored over ancient tomes, their pages whispering secrets from the past.
Fast forward five decades, and Jamie's childhood curiosity has blossomed into a lifelong quest. In 2010, she channeled this fervor into founding California Cousins. In her role at California Cousins, Jamie applies her extensive expertise to uncover family histories and piece together narratives once lost in the shadows of time. Her work transcends the traditional scope of genealogy; it's about connecting the dots of the past, bringing to light the stories and legacies that shape families, one discovery at a time.
Whether you're a history buff, a mystery lover, or someone yearning to connect with your roots, Jamie Lee McManus Mayhew is your go-to guide in the enchanting world of genealogy.
EDUCATION
2017 - Writing and Publishing for Genealogists (Thomas W. Jones, Ph.D., CG, CGL, FASG, FUGA, FNGS)
2021 - Research in the South - Trans-Mississippi South (Mark Lowe FUGA)
2022 - Military Records II: Intermediate Research - Beyond the Basics (Michael L. Strauss, AG)
2013 - Advanced Genealogical Methods (Thomas W. Jones, Ph.D., CG, CGL, FASG, FUGA, FNGS)
2014 - Advanced Research Tools: Land Records (Richard G. Sayre, CG, and Pamela Boyer Sayre, CG, CGL)
2015 - Getting More Out of Genetic Genealogy Research: Intermediate to Advanced DNA Analysis (CeCe Moore and Angie Bush)
2016 - Corpus Juris: Advanced Legal Concepts for Genealogy (Judy G. Russell, JD, CG, CGL)
2017 - You be the Judge: A Practicum Using Standards to Evaluate Genealogical Work (Jeanne Larzalere Bloom, CG)
2017 - Advanced Evidence Analysis Practicum (Angela Packer McGhie, CG)
2018 - A Practical Approach to Establishing Genealogical Proof With DNA (Karen Stanbary, MA, SCSW, CG)
2018 - Advanced Evidence Analysis Practicum (Angela Packer McGhie, CG)
2019 - Metes & Bounds Land Platting (Gerald H. Smith CG)
2020 - All-DNA Practicum (Angela Packer McGhie, CG)
2021 - Meeting Standards Using DNA Evidence: Case Studies Illustrate Sound Research Strategies and Decision-Making. (Karen Stanbary, MA, SCSW, CG)
2021 - Writing for Peer Review (Karen Mauer Jones, CG, FGBS, FUGA)
2022 - Advanced New England Research: From the Colonial Period to the early 1900s (D. Joshua Taylor, MA, MLS)
2023 - Evidence-Based Writing for Genealogists (Melissa A. Johnson, CG)
2021 - Writing and Documenting for Peer Review (Karen Mauer Jones, CG, FGBS, FUGA)
2023 - DNA Dreamers in Action : Writing Proof Arguments (Karen Stanbary, MA,LCSW, CG)
2021 - Reading and Transcribing Old Documents (Carla S. Cegielski, MSLA)
2024 - Prompt Engineering and Specialized AI Tools Level 2 (Steve Little)
Meet Jamie Lee McManus Mayhew, the heart and soul behind California Cousins, where genealogical puzzles meet their match. Jamie's adventure into the annals of history began as a teenager, not in dusty old archives, but in the cozy corners of her living room, with her mother as her first mentor. Together, they navigated the labyrinth of census records and pored over ancient tomes, their pages whispering secrets from the past.
Fast forward five decades, and Jamie's childhood curiosity has blossomed into a lifelong quest. In 2010, she channeled this fervor into founding California Cousins. In her role at California Cousins, Jamie applies her extensive expertise to uncover family histories and piece together narratives once lost in the shadows of time. Her work transcends the traditional scope of genealogy; it's about connecting the dots of the past, bringing to light the stories and legacies that shape families, one discovery at a time.
Whether you're a history buff, a mystery lover, or someone yearning to connect with your roots, Jamie Lee McManus Mayhew is your go-to guide in the enchanting world of genealogy.
EDUCATION
- Professional Learning Certificate Genealogical Studies (PLCGS) National Institute for Genealogical Studies
- Professional Genealogy Study Group - ProGen 14
- Institute of Genealogical & Historical Research - 5-day institute (IGHR)
2017 - Writing and Publishing for Genealogists (Thomas W. Jones, Ph.D., CG, CGL, FASG, FUGA, FNGS)
2021 - Research in the South - Trans-Mississippi South (Mark Lowe FUGA)
2022 - Military Records II: Intermediate Research - Beyond the Basics (Michael L. Strauss, AG)
- Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy - 5-day institute (SLIG)
2013 - Advanced Genealogical Methods (Thomas W. Jones, Ph.D., CG, CGL, FASG, FUGA, FNGS)
2014 - Advanced Research Tools: Land Records (Richard G. Sayre, CG, and Pamela Boyer Sayre, CG, CGL)
2015 - Getting More Out of Genetic Genealogy Research: Intermediate to Advanced DNA Analysis (CeCe Moore and Angie Bush)
2016 - Corpus Juris: Advanced Legal Concepts for Genealogy (Judy G. Russell, JD, CG, CGL)
2017 - You be the Judge: A Practicum Using Standards to Evaluate Genealogical Work (Jeanne Larzalere Bloom, CG)
2017 - Advanced Evidence Analysis Practicum (Angela Packer McGhie, CG)
2018 - A Practical Approach to Establishing Genealogical Proof With DNA (Karen Stanbary, MA, SCSW, CG)
2018 - Advanced Evidence Analysis Practicum (Angela Packer McGhie, CG)
2019 - Metes & Bounds Land Platting (Gerald H. Smith CG)
2020 - All-DNA Practicum (Angela Packer McGhie, CG)
2021 - Meeting Standards Using DNA Evidence: Case Studies Illustrate Sound Research Strategies and Decision-Making. (Karen Stanbary, MA, SCSW, CG)
2021 - Writing for Peer Review (Karen Mauer Jones, CG, FGBS, FUGA)
2022 - Advanced New England Research: From the Colonial Period to the early 1900s (D. Joshua Taylor, MA, MLS)
2023 - Evidence-Based Writing for Genealogists (Melissa A. Johnson, CG)
- SLIG Academy for Professionals - 5-day institute
2021 - Writing and Documenting for Peer Review (Karen Mauer Jones, CG, FGBS, FUGA)
2023 - DNA Dreamers in Action : Writing Proof Arguments (Karen Stanbary, MA,LCSW, CG)
- Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh - 5-day institute (GRIP)
2021 - Reading and Transcribing Old Documents (Carla S. Cegielski, MSLA)
- Texas Institute of Genealogical Research - 5 day institute (TIGR)
- APP Gen Institute
- National Genealogical Society (NGS) Courses - 4 sessions
2024 - Prompt Engineering and Specialized AI Tools Level 2 (Steve Little)
- National Institute on Genealogical Research (NIGR) now Genealogical Institute on Federal Records - 5 day institute
- Researcher for season one (2013) of the PBS television show Genealogy Roadshow.
- BA Sociology, MA Educational Technology, Elementary Teaching Credential, Educational Administrative Credential
- 24 years experience in education as a teacher and administrator
- Southern California Genealogical Society
- Fresno County Genealogical Society
- Utah Genealogical Society
- Sierra Foothills Chapter DAR
- Genealogical Speakers Guild
- Association of Professional Genealogists
- Northern California Chapter: Association of Professional Genealogists
- Association of Professional Genealogists - Writers Special Interest Group (President)
- National Genealogical Society
- New England Historic Genealogical Society
- Alabama Genealogical Society
- Georgia Genealogical Society
- Ohio Genealogical Society
