About Desirée Funston

In 2018, I learned that I am a seventh-generation Montanan; I have been researching my family history and studying genealogy ever since. Now I help clients discover their ancestors in Montana and beyond.

I live and work in beautiful Stevensville, Montana, with my handsome husband, our spoiled cat, and an eclectic assortment of chickens.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, English – University of Montana, 2004
Master of Library and Information Science – University of Washington, 2009
Genealogy Research Certificate – Boston University, 2019
ProGen 58 – December 2022

Institutes

Guide to Treasures Found in the Federal Records – SLIG 2020
Advanced Genealogical Methods – SLIG 2021
Applied Genealogical Methods Workshop: Hands-on Skill Building – SLIG 2022
Teaching Genealogy Classes in Your Community – SLIG Academy 2022
Advanced Techniques for Mastering Online Searches and Uncovering Digital Records (Hiveminder) – SLIG Fall Virtual 2022
Advanced Techniques: Material Culture Research Techniques for Genealogy – SLIG 2023
Intro to Genetic Genealogy (Hiveminder) – SLIG Fall Virtual 2023

Bring ‘Em Back to Life: Writing Our Ancestors’ Stories – SLIG Spring Virtual 2024

Memberships

Western Montana Genealogical Society
Montana State Genealogical Society
Utah Genealogical Association
St. Louis Genealogical Society
National Genealogical Society
Association of Professional Genealogists

Service

President, Montana State Genealogical Society – 2023 to Present
Editor, Bigksky Roundup (Quarterly newsletter of the Montana State Genealogical Society) – January 2022 to Present