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Kathryn Lake Hogan. Photo by Kathryn Lake Hogan, digital image, copyright 2024.
    

A native of Southwestern Ontario, Canada, Kathryn Lake Hogan, UE, PLCGS, is a professional genealogist and educator with deep roots in Canada through her four Loyalist ancestors. Since founding Looking4Ancestors in 2007, Kathryn has helped family history researchers discover their Canadian ancestry, blending her expertise with an approachable and insightful teaching style. 

Kathryn graduated from ProGen 4 and the International Institute for Genealogical Studies, earning professional learning certificates in English and Canadian genealogy. She is currently pursuing accreditation with ICAPGen. 

Kathryn has written articles featuring Canadian genealogy for CrossRoads, Family Tree Magazine, The In-Depth Genealogist, and the APG Quarterly. Having served in leadership roles for notable organizations such as Ontario Ancestors, the Association of Professional Genealogists, and the United Empire Loyalists Association of Canada, she continues to champion greater accessibility, inclusivity, and diversity in family history. 

 Kathryn is a sought-after speaker who captivatingly engages audiences at genealogy society meetings and regional and national conferences. As a course coordinator and instructor of the Ontario and Quebec course at the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG), she helps researchers sharpen their skills and dive deeper into their Canadian family history.

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