Research Services

At Time and Place Genealogy, all research is conducted using professional genealogical methodology and original documentary sources wherever possible. Each project is tailored to your goals and presented in a clear, fully referenced report with a pedigree tree where relevant.

🌿  Starter Family Tree Package 🌿 

5 Hours Research — from £175

An ideal introduction to professional genealogical research.

This package is designed for those who wish to explore one branch of their family or verify existing information.

Includes:

• Initial email consultation

• Review of any information you already hold

• Research in civil registration and census records

• Consultation of relevant parish registers (where applicable)

• Basic pedigree chart of up to 3 direct generations

• Short written summary report

• Full list of sources consulted

Suitable for:

• Beginning your family history journey

• Checking the accuracy of an existing tree

• Exploring one surname line

🌳  Extended Ancestry Research🌳 

15 Hours Research — from £500

A detailed, multi-generational investigation designed to build a fully documented family tree.

Research may include:

• Civil registration records

• Census returns

• Parish registers (baptisms, marriages, burials)

• Probate and testamentary material

• Electoral registers and land tax records

• Local newspapers

• Regional archive collections

You Will Receive:

• A structured, fully referenced written report

• Explanation of evidence and reasoning

• Pedigree chart

• Digital copies of key documents (where permitted)

• Clear identification of further research possibilities

This package is ideal for those wishing to create a substantial and reliable family history record.

🧱  Brick Wall & Problem-Solving Research🧱 

£35 per hour

Focused research into complex or difficult lines.

Examples include:

• Pre-1837 research challenges

• Missing baptisms or marriages

• Illegitimacy and complex parentage questions

• Migration within the UK

• Conflicting evidence resolution

These projects involve advanced analysis of documentary evidence and may draw upon specialist skills in palaeography and contextual interpretation.

🏠  House & Local History🏠 

For clients interested in the historical context of ancestral properties or communities, additional local research can be incorporated into a family history project.

This may include:

• Occupancy research

• Electoral register analysis

• Historical mapping

• Local newspaper material

How Research Is Conducted

All projects follow a structured process:

1. Initial consultation and agreement of scope

2. Written quotation and research plan

3. A 50% deposit is required prior to the commencement of research, with the remaining balance payable upon completion before delivery of the final report

4. Archive and documentary research

5. Delivery of written report and pedigree chart

📜Palaeographic 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. 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.

Research is evidence-based, and all conclusions are clearly supported by documentary references. Where uncertainty remains, this is explained transparently. 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. Certified copies of Birth, Marriage and Death certificates, where possible, can be provided (if requested) 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). Wills and probate records can be purchased (where applicable) for the current cost of £16. Images of Census and Parish Records will be included according to Copyright Laws. Please see the Terms and Conditions for more details.

Professional Standards

I hold a Master’s degree (with distinction) in Genealogical, Palaeographic and Heraldic Studies and am a member of the Register of Qualified Genealogists.

All research is conducted in accordance with recognised professional standards.

Commissioning Research

To discuss your project or request a quotation, please get in touch via the Contact page.

Each family history is unique, and I am happy to tailor research to your specific interests and goals.