Conduct Phase I & II cultural resource surveys in West Virginia and Virginia. Excavate shovel tests and test units. Analyze and summarize collected data and co-author site reports. Architectural history site research, historic marker writing, and photo documentation for various Navy projects.

Conduct cultural resource surveys in Washington D.C., Maryland, and North Carolina. Excavate hundreds of shovel test units in rugged terrain and weather conditions, perform Munsell soil description, matrix screening, artifact recovery, and documentation. Utilize compass and topo maps to locate testing sites.

Conduct Phase I cultural resource survey of 1000+ forested acres owned by the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) for proposed Dulles Western Solar Development in Virginia. Excavate hundreds of 40 cm shovel test units in difficult terrain and weather conditions, perform soil description, matrix screening, artifact recovery, and documentation. Utilize compass and topo maps to locate testing sites. Research historical land records for sites identified and conduct genealogical research on previous property owners. Determination of Eligibility (DOE)/SHPO report co-author.

Conducts research to discover and identify the forebears of individual or family. Prepare genealogical reports, family trees, and narrative histories. Visit libraries, courthouses, archives, cemeteries, and other places to search for information. Research and copy vital records, census returns, baptism records, court documents, probate records, land deeds, newspapers, and military records.

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