Family History Research Services | Learn Your Family History
At Learn Your Family History, I provide personalized services like family tree building, in depth ancestry research, heirloom preservation, and consultations.
Each project starts with a free 30-minute consultation to review what you know and set clear goals. Services are billed at $50 per hour for new clients.
Every family history journey is unique; packages below offer inspiration for your research needs. Contact me for more information or a personalized quote.
FULL MENU OF SERVICES
RESEARCH & TREE BUILDING
- Family Tree Creation – Trace direct and collateral family lines across multiple generations.
- Lineage Verification – Provide documentation for applications to heritage societies such as DAR, SAR, or the Mayflower Society.
- Surname or One-Name Studies – Explore the origin, distribution, and history of a specific surname.
- DNA-Based Research – Use genetic testing results to confirm relationships or identify previously unknown ancestors.
DOCUMENTATION & WRITING
- Collection of Historical Records – Retrieve birth, marriage, death, census, immigration, military, land, and probate records.
- Family History Books – Combine research, photographs, and historical details into printed or digital publications.
- Ancestor Biographies – Create in-depth narratives of an ancestor’s life within historical context.
- Source Citation & Record Organization – Properly format citations and organize materials for easy reference and preservation.
ANALYSIS & PROBLEM SOLVING
- Brick Wall Research – Overcome challenges such as missing documentation, unknown parentage, or name changes.
- Record Correlation & Evidence Analysis – Compare multiple sources to resolve discrepancies and reach accurate conclusions.
- Migration & Historical Context Research – Investigate social, economic, and political factors that influenced ancestral movements.
GUIDANCE & EDUCATION
- Consultations & Research Planning – Create customized research strategies for individual projects.
- Record Repository Lookups – Conduct in-person research in archives, courthouses, and libraries.
- Ancestral Mapping – Chart ancestral locations on detailed maps for historical context or heritage travel.
- Workshops & Training – Teach genealogy methods, record interpretation, and DNA analysis skills.