We’re glad you’re here and interested in the services of a professional genealogist. If you have a “brick wall” family history problem, but aren’t yet sure yet whether you want to hire a professional genealogist, read on.
What Does Professional Genealogy Cost?
Our genealogist charges $70 per hour for research, consultation or record retrieval, with a discount for clients who buy time in blocks of three hours or more. Expenses and mileage (if applicable) are charged separately. Work can start with a retainer of 50 percent of the quoted project estimate. Then, your research is in the hands of a professional with many years of experience finding and analyzing the wide variety of records that tell your family’s story.
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Why Hire a Professional Genealogist?
We can help you get the most out of records and unlock your family history. That’s the short answer.
The long answer? Good genealogy involves deep research and analysis of all sorts of records. Think birth, marriage and death records, taxes and probate, deeds and newspapers, all likely in different online databases, libraries, repositories, archives and other spots. A professional genealogist brings together all these sources, documents them, and helps you make sense of the story they tell about your ancestors.
Think of a professional genealogist as your seasoned guide to family history records. We:
- Bring expertise in and access to a wide variety of resources, including most popular online databases.
- Conduct focused family tree research with speed and efficiency.
- Find, interpret and cross-reference a wide array of records, from both physical repositories and online sites.
- Give clients verified results that meet rigorous professional standards.
Some records are easy to get. Others can take specific requests and months of waiting, or might not be available at all. The services we can provide to you depend on the availability of records, research needs and goals, and your budget. We love to dive into dozens of repositories and records for clients, fully cite our research so it’s dependable, and write it all up in a handsome, illustrated multi-generational narrative. That’s kind of our thing.
However, whether you need a detailed history of your family or a brief research consultation, we can help. Let’s get your project started.
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