The author has been conducting genealogy research for over thirty-five years, and has published ten lineage books covering the mid-1400's through present day. He is a member of the California Genealogical Society, the New England Historic Genealogical Society, the Mayflower Society of California, and the Association of Professional Genealogists, in addition to volunteering as the webmaster for the California Genealogical Society at www.californiaancestors.org. He also conducts professional research via his website at: http://genealogypro.com/youngman-research.html The author lives with his wife in the California Sierra mountains in Pioneer, California.