It begins with how much you already know and what are your goals of discovery. Depending on many factors, there may be a treasure trove of information that can help you fill in the gaps on key members of your family tree. Through consultation, we will give you an idea of what is possible then you get to choose what you are most curious about. We can teach you how to conduct your own research or do it for you. Either way, there will be fascinating stories about your ancestors, connections to distant relatives, insights into medical conditions that are common in your family, as well as possible records of immigration, military service, and noteworthy events that involved those who came before you.

We use many sources of information to build the structure of your family tree then dive in deeper with access to millions of newspaper records and other incredible tools. There is so much information out there. You just need to know where to look.

Our goal is to help you trace back your lineage as far as possible but there are limitations and no guarantees. We have helped some families reach back to the 1500’s but others hit a brick wall within just 100 years ago due to recent immigration from foreign lands, adoptions, and other deterrents. It does become a complex situation as each generation doubles the number of grandparents plus all of those aunts, uncles, cousins, etc. However, this also increases your odds of finding fascinating stories about people genetically upstream from where you stand today.

It is important to note that the availability of records can vary significantly between families and regions due to a multitude of factors, including public record laws, natural disasters, or societal disruptions (wars). While we strive for depth, the extent of traceability might differ in each case.

The time frame for our genealogy research can vary significantly based on the complexity of your family history, the availability of relevant records, what you already know, and your goals. Our founder and his father have uncovered thousands of people within their family tree and continue to find new exciting stories. Unless you have a finite goal in mind, this is one of those incredible life projects that never ends and can be passed on to future generations.

Prior to initiating the research, we will help you determine our level of involvement so that we are sensitive to your budget. It is our intention to be cost conscious and actually teach you how to continue your own research after we help you build a structured approach and competence with available tools.

We want to make sure that you are not paying for our time to track down information you already have. This service begins with a comprehensive review of the family tree information in your possession. In some cases, a client has only known the names of their grandparents with no other knowledge of the past generations. Other clients have inherited a massive archive after the death of the family historian, and they have no idea what to do with all of that precious documentation. Many of our clients have some form of family tree that is in written form and need help transferring it to a digital format. In all cases, it begins with what you have and we go from there making the process as easy as possible for you and your loved ones.

This is a customizable service with packages that include:

1) a do-it-yourself option with our coaching; or

2) our Specialists creating the framework of your family tree along with incredible stories revived.

We suggest that you start with the “Memories for Generations” Consultation which will help you create a plan for digging into the roots of your family tree along with other memory projects. That consultation is currently available for new clients for just $175 (a $200 value). Click on PURCHASE CONSULTATION below or LEARN MORE if you have any questions.

If you choose to hire us for additional services, the consult fee may be deducted from your next invoiced services if scheduled within 30 days.