Terry Allen Helm

Terry Allen Helm is a certified genealogist and historian, awarded a BA in History from the University of Texas, a writer, and a family historian dedicated to preserving the stories that shaped his heritage. Born into a lineage of pioneers, military men. Statesmen, farmers, craftsmen, river workers, and resilient pioneers, Mr. Helm has spent years researching the lives and journeys of his ancestors, with a special focus in his first book, "FLATBOAT MEN: A True American River Journey" on his grandfather’s 1900 flatboat expedition. His work blends meticulous historical detail with a deep respect for the human spirit, bringing forgotten eras of American life back into vivid focus. His second book, "NOT SUNSHINE PATRIOTS: True Courage in the American Revolution" is a historical narrative honoring the 18th-century everyday American Patriots who won our Freedom and Independence from the greatest empire at that time. “His book Not Sunshine Patriots was formally acknowledged by the White House through official presidential correspondence.” His third book is Data Governance Warriors: Protectors of the Enterprise Data Realm. It is a bold, transformative guide that turns the complex discipline of data governance into a powerful strategic advantage. Blending real‑world frameworks with an epic narrative style.

He was born in Dallas, Texas, residing there for 19 years, lived 2 years in Little Rock, AR, 8 years in Austin, Texas, 37 years in St. Louis, Missouri, and internationally 4 years in Mexico City. He is currently a resident of Orlando, Florida. He has had a lifetime professional career in Information Technology Management in Senior positions with Southwestern Bell/AT&T, Spectrum, Citigroup, Wells Fargo, and Deloitte Consulting. He has earned two master’s degrees from Washington University St. Louis, in Information Management and Telecommunications Management. Additionally, he was a teacher at Bayless Schools in St. Louis and a Guest Lecturer at Washington University, St. Louis Graduate School for Information Management.

Mr. Helm is a member of The Jamestowne Society, Society of the Sons of the Revolution, Sons of the American Revolution (SAR), General Society of Colonial Wars, General Society of the War of 1812, Society of Descendants of Washington’s Army at Valley Forge, The Somerset Chapter Magna Charta Barons, Colonial Order of The Crown, Order of The Crown of Charlemagne In The United States of America, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Sons of Confederate Veterans of the Civil War, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, Kentucky Historical Society, National Genealogical Society (NGS), Nova Roma, and Cherokee National Tribal Member. Additionally, he is a member of numerous professional organizations and has held offices in many of them. Who’s Who in the World and Who’s Who in Information Technology.

Terry continues to explore the intersections of genealogy, history, and storytelling, ensuring that the voices of the past remain alive for future generations.