Family Research

Our research typically begins with American records and then moves into European records. This approach ensures we establish a solid foundation using the original names of individuals and their direct connections.

American records generally include: 

      • Federal and State Census Records
      •  Naturalization Papers
      •  Passenger Manifests and Overland Arrivals
      •  Newspaper Death Notices
      •  Cemetery Research including tombstones
      •  Vital Records including birth, marriage, death
               (Note: There may be at an additional cost for certain records)

Once the initial phas is comple, a detailed research report will be written to sumarize our findings. This report typically ranges from 10 - 30 pages and includes copies of  relevant documents

The report and documents will be emailed to you in PDF format for your review. A hard copy can be provided upon request.  We will  discuss further research possibilities before proceeding with additional phases of your family history.

Important Notes:

 • If the initial research takes less than 10 hours, the time will be credited toward your European research.

 • Specialized subscription databases may be required to obtain certain records and will be charged at cost.

 • Most charges are minimal, but any charges over $25 will be discussed with you before proceeding.