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Discover the unique and fascinating story of your family...
I am a qualified, professional genealogist. My bespoke research service will reveal the story of your ancestors:
What are their names? Where did they come from? Where did they live and work? Did they spend time in a workhouse, infirmary or asylum? Were they apprenticed to a trade? Were they mentioned in local or national newspapers? Did they hold property or leave a will?
PACKAGES
Packages & Prices
Would you like a beautifully presented gift or a talking point at family reunions? Or would you like to find out about your Wiltshire ancestors?
I work within your budget and requirements to produce an exceptional product. For each research project, I offer one free hour to clarify your requirements and conduct preliminary research. When the project has been agreed and research started, you will receive weekly progress emails. I offer a choice of presentation options and the completed family tree can also be professionally printed ready for display.
Generations
Trace back two or three generations from a named individual. The completed report is printed in your choice of a keepsake book or spring back binder,
2 generations: The four grandparents of a named individual. For example, you may choose your grandmother as a starting point. I will go back two generations to her grandparents (your great-great grandparents).
3 generations: The eight great-grandparents of a named individual. For example, you may choose your grandfather as a starting point, I will go back three generations to his great-grandparents (your 3x great-grandparents).
From £190​
One Line
Trace one family line to the first half of the 19th century. For example, you could choose a family surname. I will trace the surname back to each generation until the first half of the 19th century. Alternatively, you could choose the female line i.e. your mother's mother's ancestors with the surname changing each generation. The completed report is printed in your choice of a keepsake book or springback binder.
£200
Beyond the Census
Have you found your ancestors in the 1841 or 1851 census? Were they living in Wiltshire? I will use the local archive to trace their history into the 18th century. (This package could be combined with one of the 19th century packages above.) The records available vary according to e.g. your ancestor's parish and occupation. A full quote and preliminary report will be provided after an initial archive survey.
Keeping it Local
I am based in north-east Wiltshire, so well placed to visit locations throughout Wiltshire and the Gloucestershire Cotswolds. I have a particular interest in the history of Swindon and Salisbury. I can take on small requests like archive look-ups or larger projects like the study of a local family or place. I accept research commissions in the following archives:
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Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre (and smaller Wiltshire based-archives)
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Historic England Library & Archive (Swindon)
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Bristol Archives
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Gloucestershire Archives
£20 per hour plus travel/photography costs.
Something Else
Would you like to combine the packages above? Or do you have something different in mind? I am happy to put together a bespoke package to meet your requirements.
ABOUT
About Me
I hold the Pharos/Society of Genealogists Family History Skills and Strategies certificates at both Intermediate and Advanced levels. These courses focus on genealogy techniques and include a wide variety of record types. I am a member of the Society of Genealogy andlocal history societies. I am an AGRA Associate. AGRA (Association of Genealogists and Researchers in Archives) is the professional body for genealogists in England and Wales. I abide by AGRA's Code of Practice, assuring you as the client a high standard of expertise and professionalism.
I specialise in the history of railways and their workers. I deliver tours and teach living history workshops at STEAM, Museum of the Great Western Railway.
My own family history has led me on research journeys into a Yorkshire fishing village, the Sheffield cutlery industry, the Lincolnshire Wolds, the backstreets of Hull, and more. I would be honoured to undertake your own family history research.
Next steps...
Contact Me
Would you like me tell your family story? Please email me at: gemma@familystoryresearch.com.
I offer one free hour to clarify your requirements and conduct preliminary research. I will then send you a summary of the research to be conducted, a time estimate and invoice.
When the project has been agreed and work started, you will receive weekly emails updating you on progress so far, any documents ordered and work yet to be completed.
If you have any questions, please check my FAQs or email me at gemma@familystoryresearch.com.
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