SERVICE OVERVIEW
I offer comprehensive genealogical research tailored to your needs and budget. Whether you’re just beginning to explore your roots or have a complex research puzzle to solve, I provide professional-grade research using primary sources, DNA analysis, and genealogical databases.
RESEARCH PACKAGES
STARTER: Family History Foundation
Best for: Those new to genealogy who want to get started Price: $500–$750
What’s included:
- Three-generation family tree (you, parents, grandparents)
- Basic documentation from online records (census, vital records, naturalization)
- Summary report with findings and sources
- Family tree chart provided
Ideal for creating a starting point or as a gift.
STANDARD: Complete Family History Research
Best for: Building a comprehensive family tree with verified lineage Price: $1,500–$2,500
What’s included:
- Research across 4–5 generations
- Courthouse and archival research (as needed for your family lines)
- Census analysis, vital records, probate, and land records
- Source documentation and citations
- Organized family tree with narrative report
- One consultation call to review findings
Perfect for most clients seeking a solid family foundation.
PREMIUM: In-Depth Ancestral Research
Best for: Complex cases, migration patterns, or extensive family lines Price: $3,000–$5,000+
What’s included:
- Research across 5+ generations or multiple family lines
- Deep archival research, courthouse records, and specialized collections
- DNA analysis consultation and interpretation (if applicable)
- Military record retrieval and analysis
- Immigration and naturalization documentation
- Published narrative family history or comprehensive report
- Two consultation calls
- Custom family tree documentation
Ideal for those seeking detailed ancestral stories and thorough verification.
SPECIALIZED SERVICES (À la carte pricing available)
DNA Analysis & Interpretation
- DNA test guidance and result interpretation
- Connecting DNA matches to your family tree
- Solving unknown parentage or adoptee cases
- $400–$800
Military Records Research
- Comprehensive military service file retrieval and analysis
- Pension records, battle histories, unit information
- Ideal for DAR, SAR, or veteran benefit applications
- $300–$600
Heraldry & Lineage Society Applications
- Research for DAR, SAR, Mayflower Descendants, or other lineage society admission
- Complete documentation packages with verified sources
- $500–$1,500 (depending on complexity)
Adoption & Unknown Parentage Research
- Investigative genealogy for adoptees seeking birth families
- DNA analysis combined with traditional research
- Custom pricing based on research scope
Early American & Colonial Expertise
- Pilgrim and Puritan ancestry verification
- Colonial-era record research
- Pre-1700 family line documentation
- $600–$1,200+
CUSTOM RESEARCH PROJECTS
Every family is unique. If you have a specific research goal not listed above, I’m happy to create a custom package tailored to your needs. Contact me to discuss your project and receive a personalized quote.
THE RESEARCH PROCESS
- Initial Consultation – Discuss your goals, what you already know, and what you’re hoping to discover.
- Research Plan – I develop a strategy based on your family lines and research objectives.
- Active Research – Using courthouse records, archives, DNA, and primary sources, I conduct thorough investigation.
- Documentation – Every finding is properly sourced and cited for accuracy and credibility.
- Delivery – You receive a comprehensive report, family tree, and consultation to discuss results.
WHY CHOOSE HERITAGE SEEKERS?
- Professional Expertise – APG member with advanced genealogical training
- Verified Accuracy – All research is thoroughly documented with primary sources
- Extensive Network – Access to multiple genealogy societies and research resources across Virginia, New York, Ohio, Kentucky, and Maryland
- Multiple Research Methods – Traditional courthouse research, DNA analysis, military records, and specialized expertise
- Personal Commitment – Your story matters to me. I approach every project with the same dedication I brought to my own family search
- Clear Communication – Regular updates and consultations throughout the process