About Me

Hello! I'm Ian Gubbenet, the founder of Genera Genealogical Services, a new professional genealogy business based in Payson, Arizona. I launched Genera Genealogical Services in April 2025, building on over 20 years of personal genealogical research experience. 

For two decades, I’ve studied family history in depth, researching lineages for friends, family, and community members, and learning from historical records, scholarly works, and online archives. I’ve developed strong expertise in both American and European genealogy, with a special focus on noble and royal descent, British surnames, and ancestral lines from Ireland, Scotland, Scandinavia, and Eastern Europe.

I also bring advanced language skills to my research. I read and translate documents in Russian, French, German, and older English scripts, skills that allow me to access and interpret historical records that many genealogists overlook.

In addition to archival research, I also work with DNA results to help clients confirm biological relationships and uncover new branches in their family tree. When used alongside traditional records, DNA analysis adds depth and precision to the story of a family’s past.

Genealogy is more than just names and dates, it's about connecting people to their heritage and giving voice to the lives that came before them. Whether you’re exploring royal ancestry, solving a family mystery, or simply curious about your roots, I bring care, accuracy, and storytelling to every project.

I look forward to helping you discover your family’s story.