Guides
Family history, explained plainly.
Short guides from the research team — for starting your own search, and for knowing what good research looks like when you see it.
How to begin genealogy research
The step-by-step path from what your family remembers to what the records can prove — interviews first, then home sources, then the free archives, one generation at a time.
How to hire a professional genealogist
What the work actually involves, what it costs, the questions that separate careful researchers from confident guessers — and the red flags to walk away from.
What is a family lineage?
Lineage, family tree, pedigree — what the words mean, how many ancestors you really have, and what it takes to document a line properly.
Frequently asked questions
How the research works, how far back it can go, what you receive, and how we handle your family's information.
Specialty research
Where we go deep.
How we research specific heritages — the records that survive, the challenges, and how far back each can reach.
Free consultation
Start with a few details, not a commitment.
Give us names, dates, and places — we’ll begin with a free assessment, no obligation, to see how far back your family can be traced.
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