Rates & Expenses

My hourly rate is $75, plus any additional expenses such as record acquisition, copying, shipping, professional services, access fees, travel, special requests etc. All services include a complimentary one-hour consultation. Payment is required in full prior to the start of any service.

How It Works

1. Request a consultation
2. Complete the questionnaire
3. Discuss your goals
4. Develop a research plan
5. Approve the research plan & quote
6. Make payment in full
7. Research begins
8. Approve any additional expenses
9. Research completed
10. Make final payment for additional expenses
11. Receive results

Available Services

Coaching

Receive personalized guidance to move your genealogy research forward with confidence. Whether you have questions, need assistance with your family tree, research strategies, insights into tools and records or are facing a “brick wall”, I provide practical advice, so you can continue uncovering your family’s story.

Document Retrieval

Save time and effort by having a professional locate and obtain important historical records for you. This service includes retrieving documents from courthouses, archives, repositories, historical societies, libraries, churches, and cemeteries—providing access to vital records and other hard-to-find materials, delivered directly to you.

Family History Research

Bring your family’s past to life with detailed genealogical research. From building and expanding family trees to uncovering the stories of your ancestors, this service combines historical records, analysis, building, reviewing, and expanding family trees, and resolving challenging ‘brick wall’ problems.

House Histories

Uncover the story behind your home. This service traces the ownership, occupants, and historical context of your property, revealing fascinating details about the people who lived there and how the home has evolved over time.