Maureen Kennedy is a Gulf Coast history enthusiast and Colonial American lineage researcher based in Mobile, Alabama. Through Roots Along the Gulf, she explores the layered history of the Southern coast — from early French and Spanish settlements to Revolutionary-era connections and the families who shaped the region.

With a deep love of genealogy, historic preservation, and cultural traditions, Maureen weaves together archival research, cemetery discoveries, and local storytelling to illuminate the past. Her work often bridges colonial history with the living traditions of the Gulf Coast — including Mardi Gras heritage, historic gardens, and the enduring beauty of camellias.

Whether tracing early American lineages, uncovering forgotten gravesites, or exploring the origins of places like Massacre Island, she is dedicated to preserving stories that might otherwise be lost to time.

When she’s not researching, Maureen can often be found walking historic grounds along the Gulf, tending camellias, celebrating the cultural traditions that make the region so unique, or exploring as many Gulf Coast beach towns as she can.