Scott Andrew Bartley, a native of Vermont, worked at American Ancestors from 1984 to 1999. He was their Manuscripts Curator and Reference Librarian, and oversaw their Fine Arts Collection for ten years. He is currently a genealogical researcher and archival consultant for hire who also edits the national journal, Vermont Genealogy. Scott has written articles and/or book reviews for The New England Historical and Genealogical Register, The American Genealogist, National Genealogical Society Quarterly, Mayflower Descendant, Vermont Genealogy, and Rhode Island Roots.