Discover Your Roots with Expert Genetic Genealogy Services

Genetic Genealogy and Traditional Genealogy Services

Genetic genealogy offers powerful tools for uncovering family connections and solving mysteries rooted in your DNA. When it is paired with traditional records, DNA becomes a strong resource for verifying ancestors in your family tree and breaking through long-standing brick walls.

I provide services that combine modern DNA analysis with traditional genealogy to help you explore your ancestry, discover unknown relatives, or answer specific family questions.

DNA Match Review

Your DNA matches hold key clues about your genetic heritage. I help you understand what those matches mean and how they connect to your family story.

This service may include:

• DNA Match Analysis
  Review of your matches from AncestryDNA, 23andMe, MyHeritage, or GEDmatch. I sort matches by relationship strength (centimorgans) and shared segments to focus on the most important connections. I prefer to work primarily with AncestryDNA and use other sites to support the research when helpful.

• Match Categorization
  Grouping your matches into clusters that highlight shared ancestors and help distinguish maternal and paternal lines.

• Correspondence Assistance
  Guidance on how to contact matches, write messages that encourage cooperation, and request information in a sensitive and respectful way.

Family Tree Review and Building

A well-documented family tree is essential for making sense of DNA results. I can help you create, organize, or evaluate your tree.

This service may include:

• Family Tree Review
  Assessment of your existing tree for accuracy and completeness. I suggest corrections or additions based on historical records and DNA evidence.

• Tree Building Services
  Building or expanding a tree using traditional genealogy methods, including birth, marriage, death, census, and other records, to document your ancestral lines.

• Lineage Verification
  Comparing your family tree to your DNA matches to confirm biological connections, identify possible errors, and strengthen your conclusions.

Genetic and Traditional Genealogy Research

Many cases require a blend of DNA analysis and traditional research. My combined approach can provide deeper insight into complex questions.

Examples include:

• Brick Wall Research
  Using DNA and records to develop new leads when you are stuck at a dead end in your family tree.

• Biological Parentage Research
  Assisting adoptees, foundlings, and those with unknown parentage by analyzing their DNA matches and reconstructing potential family lines.

• Tribal Connections
  For clients exploring Native American or other tribal ancestry, I use DNA together with historical and community records to guide the search. The paper trail is essential in these types of cases, and DNA is used as a supporting tool rather than the only proof.

• Surname Research
  Studying a particular surname to explore its history, migrations, and possible connections to your DNA match groups.

Customized Research Based on Your Question

Every case is unique. I tailor research plans to fit your specific goals and the type of question you want answered.

Examples include:

• Solving a single family mystery

• Identifying a distant or unknown ancestor

• Verifying lineage for membership in a heritage or lineage organization

• Clarifying conflicting stories or traditions within the family

Why Work With Me

I have experience in both genetic and traditional genealogy and understand the sensitivity that often comes with family history research. My approach is professional, empathetic, and mindful of the emotional impact of new information.

Whether you are seeking answers to long-held questions or simply want a clearer picture of your ancestry, I will guide you through each step of the process, explain what the evidence can and cannot tell us, and treat your story with care and respect.

What You Receive

Every project includes:

• A written research summary explaining the work completed and the findings

• Clear next steps or recommendations when applicable

• Copies or citations of supporting sources, when available and appropriate

Rates

My research rate is $99 per hour, with a 3-hour minimum to begin a case.

Most projects need between 3 and 10 hours, depending on the complexity of the question, the number of DNA matches, and the availability of records. After reviewing your inquiry, I can provide a suggested starting range based on your goals.

Rush Option

If you need to bypass the wait list, a $175 rush fee moves your case next in line for research. This option is available on a limited basis and can be requested when you contact me about your project.

Honoring Heritage and Reuniting Families – Start Your Journey Today

Contact me to schedule a consultation and take the next step toward uncovering your family’s story. Whether you’re building your tree, solving a family mystery, or seeking unknown relatives, I am ready to help you discover the connections that make your family unique.

Unlock the power of your DNA and reconnect with your past. My genetic genealogy services specialize in helping individuals uncover their biological heritage, identify unknown relatives, and explore the stories hidden in their family history. With expertise in DNA analysis, family tree research, and sensitive case handling, I will guide you through the journey of self-discovery and ancestral connection. Whether you’re searching for answers or hoping to piece together a complex puzzle, I am here to provide personalized, compassionate support every step of the way. Let your DNA lead you home.