Kala McCotter-Mullen. Photo by Daniel McQuillan Photography

About Point Shores Genealogy

Point Shores Genealogy is owned and operated by Kala McCotter-Mullen, PLCGS.

Kala is a certified genealogist and writer based in Lambton County, Ontario. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and History in 2014 and has spent the last fourteen years doing her own genealogical research building her own family trees and helping friends with their research.

Kala earned Professional Learning Certificates in Genealogical Studies (PLCGS) in Methodology and Canadian Records from the International Institute of Genealogical Studies. The IIGS is a professional trade school in which students gain credentials by earning 40 course credits. Her specialty is Canadian records and preserving family stories.

Kala is currently a member of:

·      Icelandic Roots

·      Ontario Genealogical Society (Ontario Ancestors)

·      Ontario Genealogical Society Lambton branch

·      Ontario Genealogical Society London/Middlesex branch

·      Ontario Genealogical Society Ottawa branch

·      Manitoba Genealogical Society

·      Manitoba Genealogical Society South West branch

International Institute of Genealogical Studies

Professional Learning Certificate in Genealogical Studies for Methodology

International Institute of Genealogical Studies

Professional Learning Certificate in Genealogical Studies for Canadian Records