About

Carolyn Schott is the author of "Visiting Your Ancestral Town," a result of her passion for genealogy and for travel. After numerous visits to ancestral villages in Germany, Ukraine, Poland, Moldova, and Hungary, she wanted to share with others how to get the most out of a trip to explore one's family roots.

Her writing and editing projects include grant writing, technical documentation, travel essays, web page content, and historical articles. Her professional background includes experience in nonprofit, healthcare, telecommunications, and public utility organizations.

She is based in Seattle, Washington.

"Visiting Your Ancestral Town" 3rd edition available now!

Carolyn Schott