Services

Genealogy Research

Whether you need help researching on your own or you want to turn your project over to a professional, I am here to assist you.

Research plans – A bit of guidance for the DIY family historian.
Pedigree charts – Names and basic vital information for your ancestors in chart format.
Research reports – Details and analysis of findings for your specific research question.
Biographical sketches – In-depth narratives of the lives of your ancestors.
House histories – Construction, ownership, and historical information about your home.
Transcriptions – Old handwriting from your historical documents transformed into legible text.

Writing Support

You’ve spent countless hours on your family history book or journal article, and you want to be sure it is perfect before you publish. Let me help! My writing support services include:

Proofreading and editing
Suggestions for further research
Citation assistance
Indexing

Keepsake Preservation

Your mementos are precious; preserve them for the next generation.

Photo preservation – High resolution scans of individual photos or complete albums and archival storage of the original items.
Document preservation – Digitization, archival storage, and transcription services for your letters, diaries, and historical documents.
Heirloom research – Historical analysis combined with photos and your personal stories about the objects in your collection.
Oral histories – Guided interviews of you or your family members, recorded for posterity.

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Rates and Terms

All projects begin with a 30-minute free consultation. Additional consultation time will be billed at the hourly rate.
My standard rate is $55/hour, with a one-hour minimum charged for all projects.
A signed contract is required to begin any project.
A 50% retainer will be required before work commences on any project of four hours or more.
Due to privacy concerns, I do not research living people.