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Research shaped around the family, not forced into a rigid package.

Every project begins with a question. These services show the kinds of work available, but each one can be tailored to the scale and sensitivity of your family history.

Service 01

Family Tree Research

Structured research into a direct line, branch, or unresolved family question.

Who it is for Clients who want a reliable family tree, help breaking through a research barrier, or a clearer picture of one side of the family.

What’s Included

  • A scoped research plan based on your existing information
  • Searches across civil registration, census, parish, probate, and local records where relevant
  • Source notes and a written summary of findings

What You Receive

A documented family tree, research summary, and next-step recommendations.

Timeframe

Usually 2 to 6 weeks depending on scope and archive access.

Certificates and archive copies Narrative write-up Follow-up consultation

Service 02

Narrative Family Histories

A beautifully written account that turns records into a readable, meaningful family story.

Who it is for Families who want something more personal than charts alone, or a giftable history to share with relatives.

What’s Included

  • Historical context for the places and periods your ancestors lived through
  • A narrative report written in an accessible, reflective tone
  • Optional integration of photographs, maps, or family memories

What You Receive

A polished written family history in digital format, ready to print or share.

Timeframe

Usually 3 to 8 weeks depending on depth and available material.

Timeline design Print-ready layout Additional branch chapters

Service 03

Newspaper & Archive Research

Targeted research into newspapers, local archives, directories, and specialist collections.

Who it is for Clients seeking richer detail, context, or evidence that standard family tree sources have not provided.

What’s Included

  • Archive strategy tailored to the places, occupations, or events involved
  • Newspaper, directory, and local history searches where available
  • A concise report that distinguishes confirmed findings from promising leads

What You Receive

A findings report with source references and copies or transcripts where permitted.

Timeframe

Usually 1 to 4 weeks depending on archive response times.

Archive visit planning Local history timeline Image sourcing support

Service 04

DNA-Informed Genealogy

Research that combines documentary records with DNA clues to strengthen or test hypotheses.

Who it is for Clients trying to understand unknown parentage, unexpected matches, or how a genetic clue fits the paper trail.

What’s Included

  • A review of your DNA question and relevant match information
  • Research hypotheses grounded in both records and relationship logic
  • Clear explanation of what DNA can and cannot prove on its own

What You Receive

A practical analysis with documented possibilities, recommendations, and next steps.

Timeframe

Usually 2 to 6 weeks depending on complexity.

Ongoing match review Research plan for test takers Follow-up consultation

Service 05

Record Lookups

A focused search for a certificate, census entry, parish record, probate item, or other individual document.

Who it is for Clients who need one specific item checked before committing to a larger project.

What’s Included

  • One clearly defined lookup request
  • A concise explanation of results and limitations
  • Guidance on whether a broader project is likely to help

What You Receive

The located record details, transcript or notes, and a short recommendation.

Timeframe

Often within a few working days.

Expanded record search Source correlation Quick consultation

Service 06

Bespoke Projects

Flexible research tailored around your family, question, deadline, or presentation needs.

Who it is for Clients with unusual cases, commissioned gifts, inherited paperwork, or multi-branch family projects.

What’s Included

  • A custom scope agreed in advance
  • Clear checkpoints and communication throughout
  • A final output designed around what will be most useful to you

What You Receive

A bespoke combination of research, reporting, storytelling, and recommendations.

Timeframe

Agreed case by case.

Presentation deck Printed report support Additional branch extensions

Not sure which service you need? Let’s talk.

If the site does not describe your situation neatly, that is normal. Bespoke work is part of the service.

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