THE MAIN SERVICE

Professional Family Tree

Research UK

Discover your ancestors with a professionally researched family tree, carefully verified

against historical records and delivered as an organised digital archive that's yours to keep.

Based in Lincolnshire, I research family histories for clients across the UK and overseas. Whether you're starting

with just a few names or already have some family information, I'll build your tree generation by generation

using the records and evidence that survive.

WHAT YOU RECEIVE

Your family history, carefully researched and organised

Professional family tree research built on evidence, not guesswork. Every project is carefully checked against the available records and delivered as an organised digital family-history archive.

Verified research

Every name and date is backed by a record and reasoned through - never copied from an unverified online tree.

A GEDCOM family tree file

A universal file you can import into most genealogy software and websites, so you keep building it yourself in future.

Organised ancestor folders

Each individual has their own folder, labelled with full name, date of birth and date of death - left blank if the person is still living.

Digital copies of every record

Every record discovered during your research is kept digitally and filed in the right place.

GETTING STARTED

Don't Have Much Information?

That's Fine

You don't need to have already researched your family tree to get started. A parent's or grandparent's name, an approximate date, an old certificate, photograph or even a family story may be enough to begin.

I'll review what you already know before any research starts and let you know what's realistically possible. If you've already started your family tree, I can use your existing research as the starting point rather than beginning again unnecessarily.

THE RECORDS

Records Used to Research

Your Family Tree

Research draws on whichever records survive for your family. Here's what a project typically includes.

  • Birth records

  • Death records

  • Electoral registers

  • Newspaper articles & notices

  • Probate and wills (where relevant)

  • Marriage records

  • Census records

  • Parish records

  • Military records (where available)

  • Other useful historical records

Records are supplied as digital copies where available. Original certificates may occasionally be required to confirm the correct person - these are charged separately at cost, only with your agreement.

A digital archive you can....

Digital delivery is the standard. Your family tree and records arrive in an organised, portable format - not locked into a single website.

Keep

A permanent digital archive that's yours to keep.

Share

Pass it to relatives or between family members.

Print

Print it yourself, or order a chart on request.

Build on

Import into genealogy software and keep growing it.

HOW IT WORKS

How Your Family Tree

Reseach Works

Every family is different, but the research follows the same careful process, starting with what you already

know and working backwards through the evidence.

Tell me what you know

Share the names, dates, places, certificates, photographs or family stories you already have. Even a small amount of confirmed information can provide a starting point.

I research each generation

I work backwards through historical records, comparing names, dates, locations, occupations and family relationships to identify the correct people.

I check the evidence

Records are cross-checked before relationships are added to your tree. Where something can't be confirmed, I'll explain the uncertainty rather than present a guess as fact.

You recieve your family archive

Your completed research is organised into individual ancestor folders, with copies of the records found, your family tree and a GEDCOM file to keep, share or build on.

FAMILY TREE RSEARCH PRICING

Digitial Family Tree Reseasch from £149

Start with one family line from £149. Larger projects covering additional family lines are available, with scope and price agreed before research starts.

OPTIONAL EXTRA

Printed family trees - available on request

The standard service is digital. Charts can be professionally printed when you'd like a physical copy.

FAMILY TREE QUESTIONS

Common questions about family tree research

A few of the things people ask before getting in touch - and the honest answers.

What information do I need to provide to start?

As much or as little as you have. A starting point might be a grandparent's name and approximate birth date, or a family story about where someone came from. I'll review what you share and let you know what research is possible before any work begins.

How far back can you research?

It depends on the records that survive for your family. Most English and Welsh families can be traced back to the early 1800s, and often into the 1700s where parish records survive. Scottish and Irish research can reach similar periods where records exist.

How long does family history research take?

It varies with the scope of the project and what records survive. A single family line usually takes a few weeks, while larger projects take longer. I'll give you an estimated timescale with your quote

What is a GEDCOM file?

A GEDCOM is a universal file format for family trees. It lets you import your researched tree into most genealogy software and websites, so you can keep building it yourself in future.

Can I order a printed family tree?

Yes. The standard service is digital, but family tree charts can be professionally printed on request. The cost depends on chart size and complexity, and printed binders or copies of the research can also be quoted separately if you'd like.

How will my family tree be delivered?

Digitally. You receive a researched family tree, a GEDCOM file, digital copies of the records discovered, and folders organised for each individual - labelled with full name, date of birth and date of death (left blank if the person is still living).

Browse the full frequently asked questions for more.

READY TO BEGIN

Ready to start your family tree?

Tell me what you're trying to discover. I'll review the information and let you know what research is possible - before any work begins.

RESEARCH SERVICES

Help at every stage of your

family history

From professional family tree research and DNA analysis to checking an existing online tree or photographing an ancestral home, choose the family history service that best fits what you're trying to discover.

Digital Family Tree Research

Verified family trees, GEDCOM files & organised record folders.

Genealogy Brickwall Research

Fresh eyes and a structured plan for research you're stuck on.

DNA Family History Research

Make sense of DNA matches and connect them to your tree.

Ancestor Location Photography

Photographs of the homes, graves and places your family knew.

Historical Record & Handwriting Help

Reading old handwriting and interpreting records you have.

Online Family Tree Review & Tidy-Up

Review and tidy your existing family tree, identify errors and improve its accuracy

Origin

Family History Research

Professional genealogy research from Lincolnshire, helping clients across the UK and overseas discover the stories hidden in their family's past.

Lincoln, Lincolnshire, East Midlands, United Kingdom

Ready to begin?

Tell me what you're trying to discover. I'll review the information and let you know what research is possible before any work begins.

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Lincoln, Lincolnshire, East Midlands, United Kingdom. Digital family history research for clients across the UK and overseas.