Why Work with Me
Your History. My Expertise.
Historical research is intricate and often overwhelming. Records are scattered, destroyed, or buried in archives that are difficult to access.
I provide the bridge between you and the answers you seek. My approach is grounded in curiosity, empathy, and rigorous investigation. I take on your research goals as my own personal mission, handling the complex archival work so you can focus on the joy of discovery.
The Collaborative Promise: While I cannot guarantee that every record survives, I guarantee a professional process built on three pillars:
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Intellectual Rigor: I conduct the research myself, applying academic-level scrutiny and providing cited evidence for every conclusion. You get facts, not guesses.
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Transparent Partnership: You are never left in the dark. I listen to your goals first, keep you updated on the strategy, and ensure we are always solving the mystery you care about most.
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Expert leverage: I personally navigate the complex network of libraries, regional archives, and foreign records—using my specialized skills to access information that may be out of reach for most hobbyists.
Transparent Project-Based Pricing
Research is conducted in pre-paid blocks of time. This ensures you receive a focused, comprehensive result without unexpected costs.
A non-refundable retainer equal to the package price is required before work begins. This secures your spot in my research schedule and ensures I can dedicate the full time to your project without administrative interruptions. There is no cost to being on the waiting list.
Focused Research
Investment: $600
Best for: Specific research questions, initial assessments, testing a theory or starting a new line of research.
What’s Included:
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10 Hours of professional work (8 hrs research / 2 hrs reporting).
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Targeted Retrieval: We focus on one specific goal (e.g. starting a new line of research).
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The Deliverable: A comprehensive report, fully cited evidence, and recommendations for future research.
The Deep Dive
Investment: $1,200
Best for: Autosomal DNA analysis, unknown parentage cases, or building a multi-generation lineage.
What’s Included:
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20 Hours of professional work (16 hrs research / 4 hrs reporting).
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Complex Analysis: We combine genetic data with archival records to solve difficult family mysteries.
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The Deliverable: A comprehensive report, fully cited evidence, and recommendations for future research.
How We Work Together
1. The Consultation: We start with a free 15-minute call to discuss your research problem. We define a specific, realistic goal for the first research block.
2. The Agreement: I send you a Client Agreement outlining the goal. Once the retainer is paid, your project is added to my active research schedule.
3. The Investigation: I get to work. This involves analyzing archives, translating foreign records, or mapping DNA matches. I handle the heavy lifting while keeping you informed.
4. The Reveal: You receive a professional research report detailing everything I found (and didn't find), along with digital copies of the records and a plan for what to do next.