Author and Genealogist

Kristilee J. Manuel

Kristilee J. Manuel is the author of Introduction to Genealogy: A Modern Family History Methodology and the owner of BackyardGenealogy.com. She received her formal training in genealogy from Brigham Young University and has designed genealogical tools and created content for BYU’s Family History Workshops. Kristilee enjoys developing innovative research solutions. She has taught and presented in a variety of settings, including RootsTech, The University of Strathclyde’s Beyond The Family Tree Conference, the Mormon History Association, BYU's Family History Technology Conference, and BYU’s Women’s Conference. Kristilee has also served as a FamilySearch Center Director.