Genealogy Research Services
Every genealogy research project begins with a complimentary consultation to discuss your goals and the records available for your family’s region and time period. No two family histories are alike, and no two research plans should be either.
Free Consultation
Every family story begins with a conversation. Share what you want to discover about your ancestry, and I will guide you in choosing the best genealogy research plan for your goals. Together, we will outline a project that fits your timeline, priorities, and budget.
Research & Discovery
After your objectives are defined, I conduct thorough research using both online and offline sources, drawing on U.S. genealogy records across multiple states, with particular depth in the Great Lakes and Midwest, as well as French and Italian genealogy records when ancestral origins extend beyond the United States. You will receive progress updates, clear expectations of findings, and transparent communication throughout the process.
Research Pricing & Packages
Professional genealogy research is billed at 100 euro per hour (or the equivalent in dollars) with a minimum commitment based on your chosen package. Research projects are offered for U.S. and European family history, with a primary focus on Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana, as well as French and Italian records requiring translation and contextual analysis. Archive fees and physical record copies are billed at cost as disbursements (débours) and are not included in the hourly rate.
The Focused Objective
10-Hour Minimum
Best For
Verifying One Relationship or Fact
Includes
Targeted Record Search
Evidence Review
Report of Findings
Copies of Key Documents
The Family Overview
20-Hour Minimum
Best For
Expanding One Ancestral Line
Includes
Multi-Record Research
Collateral Relatives
(if needed)
Report of Findings
Copies of Key Documents
The Comprehensive Legacy
40-Hour Minimum
Best For
Complex Problems & Deep Genealogical Context
Includes
Deep Research
(if needed across multiple lines)
FAN Research
(friends – associates – neighbors)
Report of Findings
Copies of Key Documents
Why Invest in a Credentialed Genealogist?
- Vetted Professionalism: Avoid the risks of inaccurate research. By choosing a researcher verified by an independent board, you are guaranteed a level of expertise and accountability that un-credentialed hobbyists cannot provide.
- Guaranteed Accuracy: All conclusions are tested against the rigorous
- Genealogical Proof Standard (GPS) to ensure defensible results.
- Time & Cost Efficiency: Specialist knowledge ensures targeted research, quickly identifying correct jurisdictions and records to save both time and money.
- Expert Document Interpretation: Beyond mere reading, I decipher and interpret complex historical records that often baffle general researchers, ensuring no detail of your ancestors’ lives is overlooked.