Traditional Genealogy
Research into ancestral relationships, identification of individuals, kinship and family lives in historical context.
Services & Fees
Research designed around a focused goal.
Genealogical and historical research in major archives, repositories, courthouses, cemeteries and specialized collections.
Research method
From initial consultation to a documented final report.
To ensure quality of work, research is conducted with rigorous attention to the Genealogical Proof Standard and accepted professional practices.
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Free Initial Consultation
Complete the Research Request Form, define a focused research goal and provide as much previous research and background information as possible.
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Research Agreement
Once the scope, research time and fees are agreed upon, an Engagement Agreement describes the project before work begins.
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Research & Analysis
A reasonably exhaustive search is conducted using relevant sources. Evidence is analyzed and sources are cited fully and accurately.
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Final Report
A written report details findings, conclusions, methodology and recommendations for further research.
Research services
Specialized help for family and historical questions.
Military Research
Military records and resources for wars and conflicts from the Revolutionary War through World War I.
Native American & LDS Pioneer Research
Lineage projects, pedigree extension, biographical sketches, manuscript transcription and abstraction, and tribal application research.
Historic House / Property Research
Ownership, building permits, deeds, photographs and other records, including chain-of-title research.
Lineage Society Applications
Research to document ancestry and support preparation of lineage society membership applications.
Family Documents & Heirlooms
Digitization, organization and preservation of family documents, heirlooms and photographs.
Historic Location Photography
Historic sites, buildings, homes, headstones, markers, landmarks and other locations relevant to a research project.
Document Retrieval & Look-ups
Specific record retrieval and hands-on research in repositories and archives that are not available online.
Fees & engagement
Clear scope before research begins.
Research fees are based on the project scope, service required and research time authorized. The specific scope and fees are confirmed with the client before work begins.
Free initial consultation.
Use the Research Request Form to describe your goal and provide any previous research. A focused strategy can then be recommended.
Use the Research Request Form to describe your goal and provide any previous research. A focused strategy can then be recommended.
Project Terms
- An Engagement Agreement is issued after goals, tasks, research time and fees are agreed upon.
- Out-of-pocket expenses such as copies, records, repository fees, postage or travel are discussed and authorized in advance when applicable.
- Clients receive an itemized invoice at the completion of the project.
- Final reports are provided after completion of the project and payment according to the Engagement Agreement.
- No research outcome can be guaranteed, but commissioned projects are approached methodically using the relevant resources available.