Family Tree Research Services
I offer many family tree related services. Here are some examples of services on offer. If you are interested in researching your family tree, please contact me for a free consultation to discuss your research requirements.
An example of a Photo Family Tree.
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Family Tree Research
I can research your family tree, uncovering ancestors as far back as historical records permit. (My own family tree currently contains over 2100 people and dates back to 1637.)
I research ancestors in several countries: I have successfully researched family tree details for customer's ancestors in England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, the United States, Canada and Australia - so far!
I will search through available census records, parish records, even prison records, and obtain copies of Birth, Marriage, Death and burial records from archives across the country, on your behalf, to build your family tree.
If you wish to look into the military records of ancestors who served in World War One, I can save you a trip to Kew and hours of searching the archives.
Presentation Packs
I can compile a presentation pack to showcase your family tree. Usually these packs include a dedication page, copies and transcripts of the family records and census data found during our research project, even your coat of arms / motto if there is one for your family name. These make a lovely heirloom to pass on to children or grandchildren.
An example of a
traditional family tree.
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Photography
I offer a local photography service. Historic buildings and ancestor gravestone photos are popular amongst my customers. I am happy to purchase flowers to place on your ancestor's grave if you wish, and provide photos for you to keep in your family album.
Reuniting families
It can be very rewarding when I am able to trace long lost family members and put them in touch with each other. This often leads to emotional family reunions, and exchanges of family history info and photographs.
Gift ideas
A well researched Family Tree makes an excellent present for a loved one's special birthday or Christmas gift. An unusual and special gift especially for them, a professionally researched family tree. Something that they can treasure and pass on to their grandchildren. Or perhaps a gift for yourself? I may even find the odd black sheep, labourer or even an aristocrat! We can aim to complete your research project sufficiently in advance that you can present a lovely family tree and related documents to the lucky individual on the day.
Left it until the last minute to find that special gift for a loved one? Not to worry - buy one of my Gift Certificates as a present! You control the price by choosing how many research hours you wish to invest in. I can then work with either yourself or the lucky recipient to their family tree.
Training, advice and guidance
Stuck researching your own family tree? I offer advice and guidance for people who are researching their own family tree, but who have 'hit a brick wall'. I can often kick start your project if you need a helping hand.
Just getting started on your own? If you are novice longing to research your family tree on your own but unsure how to begin, I can provide helpful guidance to get you up and running on what can be a fascinating hobby.
Parish Records
I researched this
photo tree for the Beesley family.
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Certificate Services
I can search for and order Birth, Marriage and Death Certificates on your behalf.
GEDCOM and PAF Files
For the technically minded, I can accept and produce both GEDCOM and PAF files for you.
GEDCOM is a file format for storing genealogical data in a way which is compatible with a variety of family tree software packages. The name GEDCOM stands for GEnealogical Data COMmunication. PAF stands for Personal Ancestral File, and again can be used to store genealogical information. GEDCOM files seem more widely used than PAF, but I can work with whichever of these formats your software supports.
There is no extra charge for producing GEDCOM or PAF files if you let me know up front that you would like me to produce one for you.
The Real Deal!
As a professional Genealogist I aim to provide a high standard of service and produce a real family tree, not just a list of names from a Telephone Directory!
My prices are very competitive; some internet based family tree researchers / genealogists will charge you double my rates or more to research the same family tree.
Contact Me
If you are interested in researching your family tree, please contact me for a free consultation to discuss your research requirements.Technical Note
The sample files linked from this page are in PDF format. Most people already have the required software on their computer to be able to read these files. If you need some software then there are many free PDF viewers available, such as Adobe Reader. I use Foxit Reader myself. You can find these easily using Google, Bing or similar search sites.
