RESEARCH & SERVICES

DON’T HAVE TIME

For those who want their family roots researched but do not have the time to do it themselves 

• Tell us what you want to know and we’ll do the research 

• Includes written reports, documentation, and choice of publication style 

OUT-OF-STATE

For the researcher who needs an experienced eye 

• Examination of court records, deeds, wills, or vital records, to determine if the record belongs to your family

• Includes traveling to the repository, evaluation of records, copying of records and reporting

LOOKING INTO THE PAST

For those seeking historical research about a specific topic

• Possibilities might include but are not limited to a local history event, a unique individual or individuals in a cemetery or perhaps house histories

• The research could also serve as a presentation for a specific local group

GETTING STARTED

For those who want to do their own family research

• Assistance is given to build a good foundation for knowing all the basics of genealogical research

• Includes where to search, what to look for and how to develop a great hobby

TEAR DOWN THE WALL

For those who have exhausted known resources for finding that elusive relative

• Examination of previous research steps and documentation

• Identification of blocked line and alternate research routes

TELLING IT LIKE IT IS

Record Analysis, Transcription and Abstraction

• Wills and Probates

• Deeds - Land description and plotting in real time

ILLINOIS CIVIL WAR

For those who wish to know the military history of their civil war ancestor

• Includes enlistment record, roll call cards, and the unit history of the veteran  

• Pension records may also be obtained, if awarded to soldier or his widow 

CEMETERY STOMPING

For those unable to travel to the cemeteries of their ancestors

• Photographing 

• Transcribing

SOFTWARE ASSISTANCE

Family Tree Maker

• One-on-one tutoring customized for client ‘s skill level

• Assistance in optimizing use of available program features

SAVING FOR THE FUTURE

Archiving of documents and photographs

• Digitizing artifacts

• Archival safe products used for preservation

PUTTING IT IN WRITING

Preparing your information for publication

• Family History Book

• Family History Photo Album

• Family History Cookbook 

THEIR LIFE STORY

Recording Oral Histories

• Will provide guidance and sample script for interview, or will assist with interview of your family member

• Will transcribe interview(s) in written form