About Nancy
AncestorNews and Family History Writers are owned and operated by Nancy Hendrickson, author of five non-fiction books, and over 300 articles for Family Tree Magazine, where she is a Contributing Editor.
Nancy is an expert in Internet genealogy, using her experience to help fellow genealogists find their ancestors online.
Nancy’s interest in preserving family history began in childhood, when she spent time with her grandmothers. Both were avid storytellers and regaled her with tales of wagon trains, Civil War battles, Indians, and prairie fires.
Professional Affilitations and Memberships
- Contributing Editor, Family Tree Magazine
- American Historical Association
- Association of Personal Historians
- Oral History Association
- Southwest Oral History Association
- Texas Oral History Association
- Western Writers of America

Check out my courses at Family Tree University. I'm currently teaching Digital Photography for Genealogy and How to Write a Family History Book.