Every family has
a story to tell

It varies depending on how accessible the records are and the scope of the project. A four-generation starter tree typically takes 2–4 weeks. Larger or more complex projects may take longer - I'll always give you a realistic timescale before we begin.

As much or as little as you have! Even just a name, rough location, and a generation or two is enough to start. The more detail you can share, the further back I can often reach - but don't worry if your knowledge is limited.

I use a wide range of records including census returns, birth, marriage and death certificates, parish registers, military records, trade directories, and newspaper archives. I have access to the main UK genealogy databases as well as some specialist sources.

My main expertise is UK records from the 1800s onwards. If your family emigrated from the UK I can often trace them up to that point. For research primarily outside the UK, get in touch and I'll let you know honestly whether I can help.

I'll deliver a clearly presented family tree digitally - suitable for printing, sharing with family, and keeping as a lasting record. Every entry includes the source evidence so you can see exactly how each detail was established.

Sometimes records simply don't exist or haven't survived - this is an honest part of genealogy research. I'll always be upfront about what I've been able to find and what the obstacles are. You'll never be charged for work that finds nothing.