FAQs
Hiring a professional genealogist is an exciting step, but it is completely natural to have a few questions before we begin. To help you feel confident about starting your ancestral journey, I have answered some of the most common questions about my research process, packages, and formatting below.
If you have a question that isn't covered here, please feel free to drop me a message on the contact page!
Q: What information do I need to provide to get started?
A: For a Starter Family Tree, all I need is what you already know about your parents or grandparents (such as names, rough birth dates, or locations). I will handle all the difficult archive tracking from there.
For a brickwall, I would discuss with you where abouts you are in your research and work forward from there.
For the transcription service I would need a good quality photograph of the document.
Q: What happens if you hit a "brick wall" during a big research project?
A: Genealogy relies on surviving historical records. If an document or collection has been lost or destroyed, I will stop and provide you with a detailed breakdown of everywhere I checked, along with a clear action plan for alternative research paths.
Q: How do I receive my finished family tree or transcription?
A: All packages are delivered digitally as beautifully formatted, high-quality PDF files. This makes it incredibly easy for you to print them out, share them with family members, or save them securely on your computer.
Q: How long does genealogy research take?
A: The time required depends on the compexity of the research and the availability of historical records. Some projects can be completed fairly quickly, wholst others may require more detailed investigation.