Getting started
I don’t know where to begin
If you only have a few names, dates, or family stories, that is enough to begin. We can help you take the next step.
Professional family tree research
Need help researching your family tree?
We help you trace family lines, continue unfinished trees, and make sense of your family history in clear, everyday language.
Thoughtful research, explained simply
Whether you are starting from scratch or stuck on an unfinished tree, we help you move your family research forward.
How we can help
Family tree research for real questions
You do not need specialist knowledge to get started. Just tell us what you know, what you are curious about, or where your tree has stalled.
Stalled research
I have an unfinished family tree
If your research has hit a wall, we can review what you already have and continue the search on your behalf.
Focused requests
Please research a family line for me
You can ask for specific help, such as researching your father’s line back three generations or tracing one branch further.
Typical requests include: “Please research my father's line back three generations” and “I have an unfinished family tree.” Online payment, family tree prints, and related keepsakes are planned for a later phase.
About
Learn how the service works in plain language
Read more about the calm, personal approach behind FamilyStory and the kind of help the service is designed to offer.
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Get answers before you make contact
If you are unsure what to ask for, what information you need, or whether an unfinished tree can be picked up, the FAQ covers the basics.
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