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.
Family Tree of Francis George Daley 1895-1946
Family Tree of Griffith Hugh Poole 1926-2014
Family Tree of Norman George Daley 1926-2008
Rendy Farm, Oake, Somerset c.1960s
🌿 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:
Initial consultation and agreement of scope
Written quotation and research plan
A 50% deposit is required prior to the commencement of research, with the remaining balance payable upon completion before delivery of the final report
Archive and documentary research
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.
