Evidence-based genealogy for complex questions

If you’ve spent years working on a family history problem without clear answers, you’re not alone—and you’ve found the right place.

I help experienced family historians and those working with DNA evidence break through brick walls using rigorous documentary research, advanced DNA analysis, and clear, transparent reasoning you can follow and trust.

This work isn’t about quick guesses or tidy stories. It’s about what the evidence supports—and explaining it clearly, even when the answers are complicated.

Before moving into a full research engagement, we begin with a defined preliminary assessment to review your question and materials, clarify feasibility, and determine the most effective research strategy. That assessment establishes whether a full research engagement is appropriate and outlines the recommended next steps.

What you can expect

Careful evaluation of your research question and existing evidence before work begins
Thorough analysis of relevant records and DNA evidence
Clear explanations of methods, reasoning, and limitations
A written research summary that explains what the evidence supports—and what it doesn’t

This work is not about certainty at any cost. It’s about understanding what can be known, how we know it, and where the evidence leads.

Is this the right fit?

My clients are often experienced family historians who value accuracy, documentation, and transparency. They are comfortable with complexity and understand that good genealogical research takes time.

If you need guaranteed answers, confirmation of a preferred story, or research intended for legal or financial use, I may not be the right fit.

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