My name is Ridley Roush. I am a historical researcher and writer, specializing in biographical research, architectural histories, and material culture.

Methodological & Archival Skills - Below is a selection of technical capabilities and hard skills that I apply to each research brief.

Archival Navigation

Physical and digital primary source retrieval, document handling, and collection analysis.

Public Record Auditing

Tracing property deeds, census data, municipal records, and legal/court transcripts.

Historical Synthesis

Condensing complex macro-historical timelines into accessible narrative briefs.