About Me

Photo of Wendy Adams, genealogist and owner of Adams Family Lines, holding a custom-designed family tree in a frame

Photo by John McKenzie

I’m Wendy (Paffe) Adams, and I create personalized family trees that help make your family history easy to share and enjoy!

Genealogy has been a passion of mine for over 30 years—so much so that I’m pursuing professional genealogy certification to validate my mastery. Over the years, I’ve traced my own family lines back more than eight generations—connecting with cousins, kicking down roadblocks, diving down research rabbit holes, and engaging with researchers overseas to extend the work even further.

Throughout this journey, I’ve experienced how rewarding it is to trace our family’s origins. I’ve also learned how difficult it can be to share the results. (My family doesn’t seem to care about charts or reports full of facts like I do!)

That’s where my professional background as a graphic designer and information manager comes in. I’m an expert at simplifying complex information and communicating it clearly. A few years ago, I combined all these skills to transform our family tree into personalized artwork as holiday gifts. The response was incredible—my family loved them! They framed and displayed the gifts in their homes. These trees made our family history feel personal and approachable and sparked joy, connection, and conversations.

Now, I’m excited to offer you the same experience! Whether your tree is ready to go or needs a little help, I’ll work with you to create something beautiful that you and your family will love.