Each family’s history is personal and unique. Whether you’re looking for a special gift or you want the answer to a specific family history question, I offer a number of different research services at prices to suit your budget.

Family History Packages

Your ancestors’ stories will be told through an array of historical records. It will be professionally presented in a hardcover book, along with a family tree chart. There is a package to suit every requirement and budget. Single name packages going back to great-grandparents start from £399.00.

Research by the Hour

Family History Research in Hampshire

Lost and Found

Are you struggling to find that one elusive ancestor missing from your family tree? Hire me by the hour with a budget that suits you?

Family History Research in Hampshire

Review and Verify

Do you need the help of a professional to continue your research? I will work with you to establish what you already know, review and verify your research and identify clear objectives for further research. This can be done in person or through video call.

Family History Research in Hampshire

DNA Test

Have you taken a DNA test and need help to interpret the results? Do you want to know whether a DNA test will help with your research?

Family History Research in Hampshire

Copying or Look Up Service

If you need a copy of a document but cannot get to the archives, I can photograph the documents for you.

Family History Research in Hampshire

Transcription Service

If you’re struggling to read or understand the writing on a Will, a bundle of Deeds or a Chancery record, I can help.

Family History Research in Hampshire

Gift Vouchers

Each gift voucher will be individually designed for the recipient and can be used to purchase any of my services. Minimum purchase £60.

Family History Research in Hampshire

Charges

£30 per hour - minimum 4 hours. Additional costs could include photographic licence, and travel expenses.

Please contact me to discuss your family history research requirements.

What clients say about me

It has been a fantastic experience

I have really enjoyed the journey through my family with you. It has been a fantastic experience and I cannot thank you enough.

DG; Englefield Green, Surrey

Genealogy, it’s a connection thing . . . . . .

I am a Connector! What’s a connector? Isn’t that a bit of pipe that connects one bit of pipe to another bit of pipe?  Yes, it could be. But what I do is to connect the present to the past. . . . I’m a Genealogist. Last week I was talking to an old colleague

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International Women’s Day

The theme for International Women’s Day 2023 is #EmbraceEquity This year,  I thought I would indulge myself and write about some of the women who helped to shape my life and who, in their own ways, may have contributed to the equity woman enjoy today. The first photo is of my Great Grandmother, Lilian Fisher.

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Who was W.P. Watkins?

Nextdoor.com is an app where people go for local news, trade recommendations, etc.  I joined the one for Emsworth in Hampshire when I moved here just over 18 months ago.  It’s been a great way to find out what’s going on nearby, but one particularly unusual post caught my eye, it read “This is a

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Where am I?

We’re at Week 6 of the 52 Ancestors in 52 weeks challenge.  And this week we’re talking Maps. I’m a visual person and need pictures, sketches, photos and maps to keep me interested, so I use maps a lot in my research.  I use them to compare the same places at different times and I

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