About

Grimm Genealogy (known as The Secular Genealogist on social media) is a genealogical research and photo digitization service provider based in Utah. Founded in 2018 by Jennifer Grimm Henricksen, a west coast native with deep southern roots.

Grimm Genealogy strives to bring family history to life and preserve it for future generations by providing high-quality genealogical services, including research reports, DNA testing consultation and match analysis, document transcription, record lookup and retrieval at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City (FHL), photo and document digitization, and custom books and pedigree charts.


Specialties & Interests

  • DNA analysis - Unknown parentage
  • Photo digitization
  • Experience researching in Alabama, Arkansas, California, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and West Virginia.
  • Current (personal) research focused on:
    • Franklin County, Arkansas
    • Gibson County, Indiana
    • Vanderburgh County, Indiana
    • Warrick County, Indiana
    • Moore County, North Carolina
    • Alexandria, Virginia
    • King George County, Virginia
    • Caroline County, Virginia
    • Mason County, Virginia/West Virginia

About Jennifer

A west coast native with deep southern roots, Jennifer first became interested in family history when tasked with creating a family tree for an elementary school project. Genealogy was the perfect fit for her – combining a love of history, technology, and problem-solving. After years of dabbling in family history as a “hobby," she took a leap and began conducting professional-level research in 2015. Jennifer enjoys presenting genealogical research findings in creative, visually appealing ways, which help to bring family history to life for her clients.

In addition to her genealogical skills, Jennifer has more than 15 years of experience working in philanthropy, primarily in advancement services and prospect research & development. 


Genealogical education

ProGen Study Group, 2020-2021 (cohort 47)
ProGen is a 14-month self-study program enhanced by peer-review of assignments based on Professional Genealogy: Preparation, Practice & Standards; and focuses on developing genealogical skills and business practices.

Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy, 2019-2021
The Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG) is an annual week-long, in-depth institute covering a wide variety of advanced research topics.
  • Evidence-Based Writing for Genealogists - 2023
  • In-Depth African American Genealogy - 2021
  • Virginia from the Colonial Period to the Civil War: Her Records, Her People, Her Laws – 2020
  • Researching Like a Professional - 2019


Memberships 

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