About me
Brent Trout is the manager of the Emerson History & Genealogy Center at St. Louis County Library Clark Family Branch. With a background in museums, Brent previously served as the executive director of museums in Oklahoma and Florida. His interest in genealogy developed while in Oklahoma, where he assisted several individuals with tribal enrollment. A dedicated public servant for most of his career, Brent has spent several years working in the professional genealogy field within libraries. He is passionate about helping others trace their family history and connections. In addition to his work with genealogy, Brent is also deeply committed to preservation efforts, having advocated for the library to open spaces for digitizing and preserving family memories for future generations.
