Our Services

Family research services offer a spectrum of support tailored to individuals embarking on their genealogical journey. Starting at $25 per hour, these services cater to those new to family history exploration or those with a specific inquiry in mind. For instance, a beginner may require assistance in tracing the roots of their lineage, and this basic service could include a preliminary consultation to identify key family members, a review of online databases, and a summary report of findings.

As your research deepens, more comprehensive services are available, priced at $75 per hour. This tier is tailored for more thorough investigations, such as the exploration of historical records, census data analysis, and connecting with distant relatives through DNA results. Here, the story becomes richer and more detailed, offering insights into familial narratives that span generations. This level of service often includes detailed documentation and creation of family trees, as well as personalized consultations that delve into the context behind the facts.

Ultimately, these research services not only unveil the past but weave together the intricate tapestry of your family's history, making the experience both fulfilling and enlightening. Each session is designed to empower you to share your story authentically and meaningfully, setting your narrative apart in the vast digital landscape.

My mother,  Lynn Carla Holman (Hobart) (1947-2024), and father, Albert "Neil" Holman (1938-Living), on their wedding day.  February 15, 1969, Richmond, CA.

Basic Service

$25 - $30 per hour

Basic services consist of basic family trees back 5 generations.

5 generations at the $25/hr rate consists of direct lineage, such as parents and grandparents to the 3x Great Grandparents (63 individuals).

Researching extended family, such as aunts, uncles and cousins, is $30/hr.

My father, Albert "Neil" Holman (1938-Living), on the right standing and leaning against his first convertible on the Nevada side of Cave Rock tunnel, South Lake Tahoe. (circ. 1958)

Intermediate Service

$40 per hour

Intermediate services include records research such as marriage, birth, death and other records. Any potential record access fees would be added to the cost of research.

My mother, Lynn Carla Holman (Hobart) (1947-2024) with my sister, Tiffany Lynn Combrink (Holman) (1971-Living). (circ. 1976)

Advanced Service

$45 - $75 per hour

Advanced research is additional research beyond the 5th generation, Basic and Intermediate rates increase to $45/hr.

Society Membership Research is an extremely detailed process for the purpose of society memberships such as Sons of the American Revolution (SAR), Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and other historic societies. This service is $75/hr and any potential record access fees would be added to the cost of research.

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Do you have questions and not sure what services you are needing? Let me know and I will contact you for a free consultation.