Richard D. Colbert is an Educator, Genealogist, and Writer. He graduated with a degree in Sociology from Excelsior College in New York and completed his Master's Degree in Education at Boston University. He is currently a Secondary School teacher and educator in Washington State.

His research efforts included multiple weeks reviewing data from collections on-site at the Congressional Library and Pictorial Achieves in Washington D.C. The Franciszka story presents a blend of collected life struggles, a woman's internal desire for personal survival and her continual love of children.

Richard D. Colbert believes that learning never stops and life always has lessons to teach us, thus he has made family and sharing his passion.