I’m new to this – where do I begin?
No problem! Let’s set up your complimentary consultation to figure out a good starting point for your research.
What are some examples of research questions that could guide our work?
- “My mom never talked about her family. Now that she’s gone, I feel like I’ve missed out on something. Who were her ancestors, and what happened to them?”
- “My grandfather had a child with another woman besides my grandmother, and I would like to know about my relatives who are descended from them.”
- “I have a great-grandfather who was reputed to be a famous carpenter. Can you find out his name and tell me more about him and his work?”
- “My dad knows a lot about his grandparents and their siblings, and he even knows the name of one of his ancestors who was a slave. What I don’t know is where they came from prior to coming here. Can you help?”
- “I got my DNA results last week and found out that I have first and second cousins I knew nothing about. Can you figure how we are related?”
- “I would like to know about my ancestor’s immigration experience. Can you find his naturalization records and summarize them?”
How much will it cost to conduct my research?
A complimentary 15-minute consultation will enable the researcher to provide an informed quote for your online research project. However, here are the starting prices for some of my services:
- Ancestral Investigation (10 hours, 1 family line, 1-4 generations)…………………………..$750
- Descendancy Research (10 hours, 1 family line, up to 2 generations)……………………$750
- Document Review…………………………………………………………………………………………………..$ 50/hour
- Virtual Counseling Services (Coming Soon!)…………………………………………………………..$125
- Additional Research (up to 3 hours added on to a standard project)…………………….$ 50/hour
What does the cost include?
A standard project involves researcher-client interviews; a professional report with selected records, maps, pedigree charts, and/or family group sheets; and status updates. Fees associated with travel, document requests, and other services are not included.
How long will it take to complete my research?
In general, most projects are expected to take approximately up to 6-8 weeks to complete. However, the exact time frame will be depend on your research question.
What will you need from me?
To begin, I ask that you complete the Research Project Questionnaire. You don’t have to know everything, but try to collect as many details about your family as you can. You also will need to determine some dates and times that we can discuss your research question(s) and estimate.
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