There are many reasons why you may turn to a professional genealogist to further your genealogical research.
Brick Walls - it may be that you have a specific family history 'brick wall' - where you can't progress any further back - that you would like help with solving. Using an experienced professional means they know the best ways to sleuth out those ancestors hiding from us behind assumed names, incorrect transcriptions, omissions from sources, and a myriad of other scenarios.
To check existing research - alternatively, it could be that you would like a professional researcher to look over your own research to ensure that it is correct. Family history research is often a solo pursuit, and sometimes another pair of eyes can help analyse the research with a fresh perspective.
Time - it may be that your own investigations have yielded some results in census returns or General Registration, but you don't have the time to delve any further. Or even time to start at all. This is definitely when it's time to reach out to a professional to do the hard work for you.
Archives required - your own searches may have exhausted online resources, and it is now time to move to on-the-ground records held in county record offices or archives.
Using professional, accredited genealogists gives you peace of mind that they are qualified and experienced in undertaking genealogical research. Accreditation in the UK is via the Association of Genealogists and Researchers in Archives as well as the Register of Qualified Genealogists, and our lead researcher Elizabeth Yule is a full member of both organisations.
If you have any research requirements, be they large or small, contact us today to find out how we can help you continue on your genealogical journey.
