Scott Andrew Bartley, a native of Vermont, worked at American Ancestors/NEHGS 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.