I am also a member of the National Genealogical Society and a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists. Last year my focus project was authoring the book. It was published by Kinseeker Publications. I am currently working on a sister publication for Montcalm County, Michigan. This year my focus has been on the transcription of the 1850 Federal Census for Ionia County, which was completed and published late 1998.
Many professional genealogists are or are working toward becoming certified genealogists.
Through either method, you are required to demonstrate your knowledge of a wide variety of sources and your ability to not only conduct sound genealogical research, but to communicate effectively through written reports. I am not currently certified in any of the above fields. I am though, as I stated above, a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists. Beth entered all of data on this web site and operated it at her own expense for many months. This site includes the cemetery readings for Ionia County, Michigan plus a wealth of additional information and valuable links.