Services & Packages

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

  1. Initial Consultation – Discuss your goals, what you already know, and what you’re hoping to discover.
  2. Research Plan – I develop a strategy based on your family lines and research objectives.
  3. Active Research – Using courthouse records, archives, DNA, and primary sources, I conduct thorough investigation.
  4. Documentation – Every finding is properly sourced and cited for accuracy and credibility.
  5. 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

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