About

Christina Yetzer Drain’s career as a military intelligence specialist, journalist and communications manager has uniquely prepared her for genealogical and historical research. Using her inquisitive nature and honed research techniques to find long-forgotten facts, she artfully crafts narratives that transcend time, ensuring the preservation of these stories for generations to cherish. 

Ms. Drain is a ninth-generation Ohioan, and a lecturer specializing in land records, writing, and technology, as well as bicycle history and women’s suffrage.

Browse the website to discover Christina’s interests and expertise in Shelby, Ohio genealogy and history. She is currently taking bookings for in-person and online lectures through 2024.

  • President, Richland County – Shelby Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society
  • President, Shelby Cycle Historical Society
  • Member, Ohio Genealogical Society
  • Member, OGS Settlers and Builders and Century Families Lineage Societies
  • Graduate, ProGen 49
  • Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh attendee 2019 – Elements of Genealogical Writing, Editing and Publishing
  • Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh attendee 2021 – A Walk in Penn’s Woods: Pennsylvania Research
  • Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh attendee 2022 – Practical Genetic Genealogy
  • Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh attendee 2023 – Get Your Hands Dirty! A Workshop in Land and Property Records

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