Kathryn Lake Hogan. Photo by Kathryn Lake Hogan, digital image, copyright 2026.
A native of Southwestern Ontario, Canada, Kathryn Lake Hogan, PLCGS, UE 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 a master's degree in Genealogical, Palaeographic & Heraldic Studies at the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow.
Kathryn has written articles on Canadian genealogy for Family Tree Magazine, APG Quarterly and the New York Researcher. Kathryn has held leadership roles with Ontario Ancestors, the Association of Professional Genealogists, and the United Empire Loyalists' Association of Canada.
She has presented at major genealogy events, including RootsTech and Legacy Family Tree Webinars, and has taught at the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy and the NGS GRIP Genealogy Institute. Known for her engaging and approachable style, Kathryn brings Canadian family history to life through her webinars, courses, and her popular video series, Genealogy with a Canadian Twist.
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Kathryn Lake Hogan
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