Welcome!

I am Michael L. Strauss, a candidate for a master’s degree in United States History at the University of Massachusetts, Boston. My academic research is focused on military history, methodology, and historiography during the Spanish-American War. The website is regularly updated to include lectures and conferences I attend and present at in support of my educational aspirations.

The title of my thesis is Ever Under Steam: The Revenue Cutter Service and their Participation in the Spanish American War. This organization served as the predecessor to the contemporary United States Coast Guard, established in 1915. As an Accredited Genealogist with the International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists, and a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists, I strictly follow the ethical standards and guidelines established by both organizations.

To reach Michael L. Strauss please email me at: mlstrauss@genealogyresearchnetwork.com