Let's talk about your family
Tell me what you know — even if it's very little. I'll explain what records may be available and what we might be able to find together. No obligation, no pressure.
A brief conversation about your family history, what you already know, and what questions you have.
I'll explain which records are likely to exist for your family and what the research path might look like.
If you want to proceed, I'll give you a clear quote before any work begins. No surprises.
The consultation is yours regardless of whether you hire me. Take the information and decide what's right for you.
Many clients come with just a name and a rough idea of where their family was from. That's often enough to begin. I've traced families from a single census entry and a grandmother's memory of a village name.
If you have more — old documents, family photos with names on the back, stories passed down — bring those too. Every detail helps.
Fill out what you know and I'll be in touch within one business day to schedule your consultation.
For most families researched in Canada, the records exist — they just need to be found. Census records, immigration files, military service records, church registers, and vital statistics cover most families back to the mid-1800s, and often further. The consultation will help us understand what's available for your specific family.
That's perfectly fine — and very common. A full name, an approximate era, and a geographic region (even something broad like "Ontario" or "Eastern Europe") is often enough to begin. We'll start from what you know and work outward.
A Family Tree Starter typically takes one to two weeks. More complex family history research depends on scope — I'll give you a realistic timeline in your quote. I always communicate progress as I go.
Yes. I specialize in Canadian genealogy but regularly trace families back to their origins in the British Isles, Ireland, France, Ukraine, Poland, Germany, and other countries of origin. International research may require additional sources and is quoted accordingly.
A clear, sourced research report — digital PDF — with all findings, the records accessed, and any documents found. Family Tree packages include a visual family tree. Heritage Story packages include a written narrative history. Everything is yours to keep and share.
Sometimes records are destroyed, lost, or simply don't exist for a given family or time period. If I hit a genuine dead end, I'll tell you honestly and explain what alternatives might exist. You won't be charged for a result that doesn't materialize without warning.