Sarah is an experienced distinguished family, house, and local historian, blending her legal background with advanced genealogical expertise. Beginning her career as a solicitor, Sarah transitioned to historical research after over two decades of exploring her own family history. She earned the Higher Certificate in Genealogy in 2020 and the Diploma in Genealogy in 2021 from the Institute of Heraldic and Genealogical Studies (IHGS), where she now serves as a tutor. Sarah’s legal training uniquely enhances her historical investigations, particularly in interpreting legal documents such as deeds, manorial court records, and Chancery court cases. Though she no longer practices law, she remains a member of the Law Society and brings her expertise to the genealogical community as Vice Chair of the Association of Genealogists and Researchers in Archives (AGRA). She is set to assume the role of AGRA Chair in May 2025.
