My Qualifications
Matthew HoviousA long-time resident of Spain and an experienced genealogist, I am pleased to offer my services to those needing genealogical or historical research conducted on-site in Spanish archives. I am fluent in the Spanish and Catalan languages; I am familiar with the contents of many Spanish archives, as well as with published genealogical sources and indexes. I hold an Advanced Degree in Genealogy, Heraldry and Nobility Studies from the "Marqués de Avilés" school in Madrid, and the National Researcher's Card issued by the Spanish government.
I am a member of the Society of Genealogists (SOG)
I am a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists (APG).
I am a member of the Foundation for Medieval Genealogy (FMG).
I am a member of The Heraldry Society.