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Any work requested will begin with a free, no obligation, consultation to determine the validity of the project and provide you with an estimate of cost and timescale. On occasion it may not be possible to identify individuals by available records. You will be informed as soon as possible if this occurs and all work will be paused until we agree on the next steps. This is explained in full in the Terms and Conditions.
Genealogical Research
Genealogical Research
I offer a fully referenced genealogical report based on your individual requirements. This will include any family tree(s) requested. Copies of Birth, Marriage and Death certificates, where possible, can be provided for Civil Registrations, at an additional cost as set by the General Register Office (currently £12.50 for a physical copy or £8 for a PDF image where available). Images of Census and Parish Records will be included according to Copyright Laws. Please see the Terms and Conditions for more details.
I can offer Bespoke Research tailored to your needs. This will be undertaken at £25 per hour for researching and writing the report. Additional expenses may occur, including for additional travel at 45p per mile as standard. This will be discussed in full before any expenses are incurred.
Research will involve using sources including birth, marriage and death records (Civil Registrations and Parish Records), baptisms, marriage banns, burials, census returns, military records, newspaper articles/obituaries, wills and probate details. There are, however, no guarantees that all of these will be available for your chosen ancestor.
Packages are also available at a fixed price.
Bronze Package
Bronze Package
3 generations of the same surname
Contains: 4 people
Subject, subject's father and paternal grandparents (2)
£150 without siblings
£200 with siblings
Silver Package
Silver Package
4 generations paternal OR maternal ancestor chart
Contains: 7 people
Subject, subject's parents and grandparents (4)
£250 without siblings
£350 with siblings
Gold Package
Gold Package
4 generations paternal AND maternal ancestor chart
Contains: 15 people
Subject, subject's parents, grandparents (4) and great grandparents (8)
£475 without siblings
£675 with siblings
Rendy Farm, Oake, Somerset
House or Building History
House or Building History
Have you always wanted to know the history of a house or building? Maybe a childhood home or a home where many of your relatives lived?
A house or building history can uncover when it was built and any adaptations made throughout the years. It will focus on the people who lived and worked there, providing a narrative report on them and their connections to the house or building.
Research will include consulting those records mentioned above, and, where possible, any title deeds.
Prices will be estimated following an initial consultation.
Palaeography Transcription
Palaeography Transcription
Palaeography is the study of old handwriting. It can be found in a wide range of historical and personal documents, which may require transcription, including:
Manuscripts & Letters – Correspondence from past centuries in old scripts.
Parish Records – Baptisms, marriages, and burials from church registers.
Wills & Probate Records – Testamentary documents detailing inheritance and family connections.
Court Records – Legal proceedings, witness statements, and verdicts.
Land & Property Deeds – Ownership records, leases, and agreements.
Military Records – Service records, muster rolls, and pension applications.
Guild & Apprenticeship Records – Documents related to trade memberships and training.
Medieval & Early Modern Texts – English or Latin texts from archives and libraries.
Old Family Letters – Personal correspondence passed down through generations.
Business & Trade Records – Account books, inventories, and commercial transactions.
Medical & Hospital Records – Patient records, casebooks, and treatment logs.
I provide palaeographic and document transcription services, ensuring accuracy in official historical records and challenging personal documents. This has been developed through specialised training in palaeography. I can transcribe texts written in old English scripts as well as Latin.
You will be provided with a transcription using the semi-diplomatic convention, including notes to explain any unusual words and line breaks and spellings as found in the original text.
An estimated price will be given on receipt of the text, and you will be regularly updated about my progress. No additional work will be carried out without your prior agreement.
The images seen here are from the Will of William Govan in 1728. (Testamentary Records. Scotland. 1 August 1728. GOVAN, William. Testament Testamentar and Inventory. Glasgow Commissary Court. CC9/7/53. http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk : accessed 17 March 2023).
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