Research Services
Our Work
It is a precious thing to have a handwritten journal from an ancestor. Sometimes, with our present day mindset, it is difficult to read through these old documents and truly understand what life was like for our ancestors. I do supporting research based on the stories told in journals to understand what was happening in their area at the time. I retyped the pages and added notes and pictures.
These secondary sources give us great insight into our ancestors lives, but I like to reference primary sources whenever possible. I am pleased to see that Ella remembered her birthday correctly, 21 Jan 1897. That may sound a little cynical, but incorrect birthdates are used all the time. Her baptism record, in genealogical terms, would be the most reliable source for her correct birthdate, so I included a copy of it in the journal.
Pictures add a whole other dimension to our understanding. I had the pleasure of visiting the area near Uelzen, Germany referenced in the journal and I took these photos to enhance Ella’s memories. Pictures of signs for each of the towns mentioned in the journal are included as well as the church she attended and the home where she was raised. I can visualize her playing in the yard and helping her mother dig potatoes.
We only had a few handwritten pages from Ella, but after adding pictures and references, we now have over twenty pages of information about her family.
Free Consultation
We will discuss your genealogy goals and determine a plan of action for achieving them.
Four Generation Linkage $39
Links to research pages provided as well as instructions on how to use them. If desired, Genealogy Unveiled will create an account for you and link your family to the online tree for the $39 fee. Additional free tips given so you can expand your research from there.
Expanded Pedigree
We will expand your tree using primary and secondary sources to a level that can be found within the agreed amount of time. Results vary, but on average, six generations can be completed in the first 15 hours. A pedigree chart will be presented to you as well as cited references that helped us compile our findings. Starting at $450.
Specialty Research
If you would like to become a member of the General Society of Mayflower Descendants, Daughters/Sons of the American Revolution, or a similar organization, documents must be provided for each generation from you to the Passenger or Patriot. Genealogy Unveiled can assist you in gathering those documents and helping you through the application procedure.
Heritage Book
Starting at $4,950. Documented and cited research connecting many generations of your family and presented in your choice of either a 3-ring or spiral book. Pedigree charts, source documents, and publicly available pictures and stories about your ancestors included. Results vary, but most books contain at least 300 pages and take well over 100 hours to compile.
DNA Analysis
If you have hit a brick wall in your research, it is still possible to make a breakthrough using DNA research. By mapping chromosome segments and comparing them to others who have tested their DNA, we can narrow the search areas for your ancestor.
Journal Enhancement
When finding the journal pages of an ancestor, it is important to understand the context in which it was written. Doing background research can help us understand more of our ancestors’ stories.
Portrait Pedigree $500
After the research has been completed for the Expanded Pedigree, it is possible to create a portrait pedigree chart. Printing and design take about six hours to complete. Using available pictures, the time and materials for the layout cost $500. Results vary dramatically regarding how many pictures of ancestors are readily available. If more pictures are desired, additional research will be required. 26″ x 38″ is the recommended size, but can be made smaller if desired.
