I’m Kat Feek, a professional genealogist and the face behind Tracing Time.

 

I am qualified with a Postgraduate Diploma (with Distinction) in Genealogical, Palaeographic, and Heraldic Studies from the University of Strathclyde and over 20 years of experience. 

 

In 2025, I was appointed to the Board of Directors of the Register of Qualified Genealogists. Where I continue my commitment to supporting others in the field and maintaining professional standards, education, and the future of genealogical research.

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My passion for genealogy began when I started researching my own family history. As someone who was adopted as an infant, I had the opportunity to research and build family trees for both my adoptive and biological family. This personal experience gave me a strong appreciation for the importance of identity, belonging, and the many forms that family can take.

 

I have a particular interest in Genetic Genealogy, using DNA testing and match analysis to resolve questions that traditional research can’t always answer.

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What began as a personal journey ultimatley led to professional qualification and practice. I’ve since worked with individual and commercial clients across a wide range of research from tracing family lines and solving brick-wall mysteries and uncovering ancestors identities through DNA, to larger scale heritage projects.

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For me, genealogy is detective work at its finest. I thoroughly enjoy the process of piecing together clues, uncovering hidden connections, and solving historical puzzles—especially when it leads to meaningful discoveries for clients.

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Alongside client research, I’m actively involved in several document archiving and preservation projects, and I run a One-Place Study focused on the village of Frognall in Lincolnshire, where I explore the lives, occupations, and communities that shaped the area.