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Looking for Eastern Kentucky Genealogist

jefftaylor1979 — 1 Jun 2008 5:06:12 GMT

Looking for someone to do work on a Taylor Line in Eastern Kentucky focusing on on Madison, Clark, Estill, and Pendleton countys. If interested please contact me.

Jeff Taylor

Looking for East Tennessee genealogist

samanthaj3 — 1 May 2007 9:22:10 GMT

I have run into several brick walls while trying to research my East Tennessee roots. I am looking at the time frame from the late 1700's-late 1800's.

Can anyone offer a recommendation to me? Thanks!

Seeking Professional Genealogist

macy55gray1 — 18 May 2006 10:47:41 GMT

I'm researching my family's history and I need some assistance about finding information about the following people: Briscoe Henry,Rosa Jane Thurston,Allen Brown,Joseph Avery,Fanny Henry,and Millie Dillard.How much it would cost to have a professional genealogist to do research for me?

Wanted: someone to do research at SLC Family History Library

mogeneal — 4 Jul 2006 6:45:06 GMT

Working on a project for some midwest libraries and need someone to do photocopying for me.
Please email me for details--
perkinsellis@yahoo.com

Thank you in advance

In need of a genealogist

karenadams2466 — 15 Dec 2005 6:45:22 GMT

I am ready to hire a genealogist for some help. I am looking for a genealogist in the Chicago, Lemont area. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Question for Professional Genealogists in New York, NY

cap_ave5 — 26 Nov 2007 3:48:04 GMT

Hi,

I would like to ask you a question, Where can I find the adoption, African-American professional genealogist in New York, NY? I have been trying to find a professional genealogist but unfortunately, I can't find it.

Hope to hear from you soon. Thank you for your time and cooperation. I really appreciate it. :-)

seeking a genealogist in lancashire england

joperry151 — 3 Sep 2008 4:34:30 GMT

i am seeking a genealogist in lancashire england, please reply to mariamiller29@hotmail.com

Help wanted in Cork IRE

Shorten — 20 Oct 2007 11:42:20 GMT

I am lookung for assistance with research in Cork IRE, for the name Shorten C1800. Brandon and Inchigeelagh in particular.

John ShortenAustralia

RESEARCH HELP

JeanLicence — 6 Oct 2007 12:54:19 GMT

I am interesting in obtaining help to trace a family link in India. However, I am unable to do this myself can anyone tell me how I go about employing a researcher and what would be the likely cost.

Need Bohemian /Czech researcher

rnbrigal — 25 Jan 2003 11:06:41 GMT

Does anyone know of any reasonably priced researchers from Czech Republic that may be able to search for some old Bohemia records?

Thanks

looking for help in Pommerania

PamGosl — 5 Jun 2007 9:47:48 GMT

Hello,

Looking for someone to help with some church records for the Western Pommerania(Neumark, Brandenburg) areas of former Germany; even looking at a German LDS film would be great!!

Thanks for any leads, Pam in California

Harper/Easley Researcher

quillfeather — 30 Jul 2005 3:47:03 GMT

I am looking for a professional researcher for Sumter, Clarke, Marengo counties. I am trying to connect my Harper (Robert G. (unknown middle name) to a number of other Harpers in the area, including George Weldon, James, Samuel, Daniel Easley, and Mary "Polley" Harper (wife of James) who died in about 1812. These folks started out in Clarke Co before 1820, seem to have briefly been in Marengo Co and then to Sumter. Contact me if you can travel to several courthouses. Elizabeth Holt

Professional genealogist with focus on Cheshire

rebornblessed — 29 Nov 2006 4:55:19 GMT

Trying to get recommendations for a professional genealogist whose focus is Cheshire.... I'm interested in Birkenhead and Liverpool.
Tried to post this before, but it seems to have disappeared.
Thanks
R H Bennett

Georgia Researchers

Teri Bell Hooper — 4 Dec 2005 4:41:23 GMT

I am looking for someone to do research in Georgia. I have a census from Gilmer county 1850 which shows my direct line. It shows 5 children all which are born in Georgia but I don't know where.
GILMER CO., GA - CENSUS - 1850 Federal Census, Gilmer Co., GA
6579 1113 BELL, REASON M 33 HH SC FARMER
6580 1113 BELL, LOUISA F 30 SC
6581 1113 BELL, MARY A F 12 GA
6582 1113 BELL, MARTHA F 10 GA
6583 1113 BELL, LETTY F 8 GA
6584 1113 BELL, JULIA A F 6 GA
6585 1113 BELL, JOHN M 2 GA

I need someone to do research for me.
Only serious researchers reply please
Reply direct to my email
lesliewhooper@cox.net
Thanks

South Carolina Researcher

Teri Bell Hooper — 5 Dec 2005 2:06:55 GMT

I am looking for someone to do research in South Carolina. I feel like I have exausted web searches and need someone to help me research my ancestry from South Carolina. If there is someone who lives in South Carolina and has the ability to physically do the research please contact me using my email address
lesliewhooper@cox.net
only serious researchers please

What do you do when your main line is cold in 1910?

Sue Ann Dixon-Fields — 6 Jun 2005 2:01:08 GMT

My great grandfather is a dead end before 1910 Census. I have him from 1910-1930 Census, his death date, his soc sec application, his marriage license. But all of it contradicts one another.

1910 his birth is MO TN VA
1920 his birth is MO TN TN
1930 his birth is MO MO MO

Soc Sec App says he was born on 14 Jan 1878 in Murphysboro, Jackson County, Illinois to Franklin Benjamin Dixon & Elizabeth Grigsby. No record of them on any census.

Carl James Dixon aka "Goldie" said he was born in Illinois. He left home at age 12-14 after his father died and his mother re-married. Stated siblings named as Elizabeth, Dana, Albert.

Jackson County, Illinois has no record (delayed or original) for Carl James Dixon born on 14 Jan 1878. I always assumed he had to get a delayed birth record with census and affidavit proof in order to get a social security number.

What do I do now? This IS my name's family line and I'm so frustrated. Any suggestions on where else to find his parents? Should I write to Jackson County, Missouri? Wouldn't the birth certificate have to match the place of birth listed on the SS app? I would think his death record would state only whatever the contact knew and not actual facts. I need some good advice PLEASE.

Searches

Mary Owens — 13 Jan 2005 12:35:13 GMT

I need someone to look up dates of family births and deaths. I have names and approximate dates, but need more detail. Willing to pay whatever the going rate might be for the work involved. Please contact me with details of your search experience and required fees. Thank you. Mary Owens.

Help in Burgenland

my3joes401 — 11 Jan 2005 11:39:31 GMT

Hi,
I am thinking about having someone do some research on my Ancestors in the Burgenland, Austria area. Even if they would just look up a couple of records to help me with my brick wall. Does anybody have any recommendations, that would not cost an arm and a leg.

Thanks, Bobbi

What do genealogists do?

Jean Beach — 3 Sep 2004 12:53:45 GMT

Hello, I'm Laura Beach (Jean Beach's daughter), and I have questions about pro genealogists.
I don't know if this is the proper forum for this, but if not I don't know where the proper forum is. If there are any pro genealogists reading this (or people who have hired a pro genealogist), please answer some of my questions.

Do genealogists travel to other places and peruse original documents? If so, does this limit them to working only on genealogy of their area? I've seen a list of genealogists who specialize in German genealogy, most of whom live in Utah. I assume they don't want to pass the cost of air travel on to their customers, so do they just use the resources of the FHL? What if they don't find anything? Are they willing to carry on correspondence with people overseas, or do they just tell their customers to do it? Not all customers are confident with a foreign language.

I've heard that genealogists are paid by the hour, but when is the clock running? Of course the time they spend looking at documents counts, but what about travel time? If genealogists do correspondence (which I'm not sure they do), is the clock running when they write and read this correspondence? Thanks.

certified genealogist

lyons02 — 3 Oct 2006 1:37:53 GMT

Can anyone recomend a certified genealogist for Cuyahoga County Ohio and New York may also be involved. We've hit a brick wall for too long and need someone to work on Spencer Lyon listed in the 1850 census Brooklyn, Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
Thank You,
Kathy Lyons

Professional Scandinavian Genealogist - Denmark, Sweden, Norway ... and more

Hugh_Watkins — 5 Sep 2005 8:04:59 GMT

Kim Melchior telephoned me in Denmark and told me after a years illness and retraining he is back at work,
and eager for new projects.

He is one of the best qualified and experienced genealogists in these areas

He lives quite close to Family History Library in Salt Lake City
and could act as a mentor there when you do your own research.

His web site
http://www.genealogypro.co.uk/Scandinavian-genealogy.html

>> I am a native Dane now living in Utah. I have done Scandinavian (Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish and Icelandic) research for clients for the last 20 years, and have a great working knowledge of records available from these 5 countries as well as from Northern Germany (Schleswig-Holstein, which used to be under Danish control.

I obtained accreditation in Danish research through the Family History Library of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in 1982 and in Swedish research in 1986.

The accreditation program was discontinued by the Family History Library in 2000, but is now done by the International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists (ICAPGen),
and I am on their list of Accredited Genealogists.<<

Compared with genealogists living in Denmark his fees are very reasonable.

I always google people I have contact with in order to check them out.
http://www.google.com/search?
q=%22kim+Melchior%22&num=100&hl=en&lr=&ie=UTF-8&newwindow=1&safe=off&filter=0

a good man

Hugh W

Washington County Professional Geneologist

James Presley — 4 Jul 2004 4:22:37 GMT

I am in need of a Washington County/Johnson City Tenn. professional ($) geneologist to check courthouse records and the like for my Aunts/Uncles/Cousins deceased. Please respond to presleyjamesh@aol.com with fee structure.

Genealogical research in England and Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland

Hugh_Watkins — 5 Sep 2005 8:04:59 GMT

I came across this URL
from a web site on a government web site

http://www.britain.org.nz/general/genealogy.html

a fairly safe way to find a professional genealogist in UK
is to ask at one of the public archives for a recomendation of a researcher.

These are of four main types:-

**** record agents
they do look ups, and order BDM certificates and post them around the world, the best also email you the results within days.

**** genealogists

for example

concerned with inheritance and male line

The College of Arms
Queen Victoria Street
London EC4V 4BT
England
Tel: 0044 207 248 2762

The College of Arms is the official registry of Armorial Bearings and Pedigrees for the United Kingdom (excluding Scotland) and the Commonwealth.

Court of the Lord Lyon
HM New Register House
Edinburgh EH1 3YT
Scotland
Tel: 0044 131 556 7255

Official registry of Armorial bearings and pedigrees for Scotland.
are the absolute top authority in that field
and cost as much as a lawyer and may be expert witnesses in court cases.

And in business for more than 600 years.

**** family historians

will write a book and research it

**** rsearchers
often for example specialists in history
military or naval for example at TNA Kew

**** volunteers
may be found on the boards, in county lists
and through Family History Societies
who also know who is active in their area.

http://www.genuki.org.uk/Societies/England.html
FAMILY HISTORY AND GENEALOGY SOCIETIES: ENGLAND

Federation of Family History Societies
http://www.ffhs.org.uk/

Scottish Association of Family History Societies,
http://www.safhs.org.uk/

A large number of societies that relate just to particular surnames - many of these are in any case members of, and listed in the directory maintained by, the Guild of One-Name Studies (GOONS).
http://www.one-name.org/

good hunting

Hugh W

GERMANY, Westphalia Area

rtp071945 — 29 Sep 2005 11:59:39 GMT

Need someone, probably in Germany or with access to German and Lutheran records to do some research for me. The town is a area called Solingen. The family name is Schroeder. thanks rtparks

Ireland, NY, Scotland, Illinois

Giselle61 — 8 Mar 2006 3:47:50 GMT

Searching for a reasonably priced genealogist to do research in Northern Ireland, not sure where in Scotland or if it would be necessary and possibly upstate NY

May also need help in Ilinois

Genealogical Records

jcainaru — 18 Aug 2004 12:06:47 GMT

Is there an agency or organization that keeps the records of the research that has been done by a Certified Genealogical Record Searcher after the Certified Genealogical Record Searcher is deceased? Could anyone direct me to where I could find out? Thank you.

Professional Genealogist

gphillips2 — 4 Jul 2001 9:03:05 GMT

Hi -

Does anyone know how one would go about becoming a professional genealogist? Also, does anyone know where I could go to find out more information on this topic? Thank you greatly!

Gregory

Ontario, Canada researcher wanted

Sue — 29 May 2003 5:19:17 GMT

Need a researcher to find my grandfather's family in southern Ontario, possibly of First Nations descent.

Genealogy College Degree???

starkeytx — 24 Jun 2004 1:00:21 GMT

Other than BYU, are there any colleges or universites offering a college degree in Genealogy or Family History? Any info appreciated--email to pattystarkey@yahoo.com THANKS!

PARSONS, William - professional genealogical researcher of Birmingham, AL

MMontgom — 7 Feb 2004 10:22:26 GMT

I am trying to locate a professional researcher, William Parsons of Birmingham, Alabama.

I know that William Parsons was still actively working as a professional genealogical researcher in 1987 when he did some research on the MONTGOMERY family for Carol Montgomery Tempero.

I would greatly appreciate it if anyone can provide information on how I can contact Mr. Parsons.

Thank You,
Mark Montgomery in Northern Virginia

genealogist available for research?

Raven Kauffman — 15 Sep 2003 10:35:40 GMT

Hello, I am looking to hire a genealogist specializing in middle eastern families. Specifically, for a Lebanese family via Nazareth. Is anyone interested or know of anyone I could contact. Because of time restraints I would need someone with the time to devote to this project.

thanks for any help you can provide!

raven

Proving Provience

cdknowles — 27 Jun 2003 9:04:32 GMT

Hi,

Someone recently posted about a photo album found at an aunt's home. Almost no names but quite a few photographers marks (photos appear to be 1870-1910 era and all are by professionals).

This person claims it to be her family line. I believe I can make a very strong case, for 27 out of 30, for it being another family.

The problem is this -
1. In 1992 it was found in the possession of her aunt in California. ("possission is 9/10s..." - I don't care who owns it, I just want to identify everyone. If they can be IDed it could break down some old & tall brick walls). Prior to that all of that family came from Ohio.

2. My theory is it belonged to a woman in Colorado who died in 1913. It seems additions stopped because all photos seem to be pre-1911. When she died 21 immediate family members were in the area, from husband to children to nieces & nephews. Some one must have wanted it. I can track all of them one more generation and many 2 more.

3. This woman believes intersect was above the generation of the woman in Colorado. In other words it went backwards to a cousin or aunt. I've tracked that and the closest the 2 families, at that time, could be were 2nd cousins. Over husband or children ?

4. I've gotten some info from her and have her contemporary down 1 or 2 more generations. Still no intersect.

What I have is definitly a gap of ownership from 1913 to 1992. What I probably have is a gap of 1960s to 1990s.

Any thoughts on tracing an intersect ?

Hopefully,
David

hiring out as a non-professional

krisaubu — 6 Jun 2004 5:42:47 GMT

I have volunteered on several “free look-ups” lists, because I am happy to help other family historians obtain documents, facts, etc; this providing that it is only a look up and copy with information provided, and not research from scratch.

I am not a professional genealogist with accreditations and certifications, but I am working toward becoming one. I have been my family’s historian for 15 yrs and am eager to begin researching for others.

Would it be unethical to offer my services as a non-professional genealogist for minimal fees while I am seeking my accreditation and certification?

Thanks,
Kristi

Research cost

merle — 4 Feb 2003 2:29:24 GMT

What is a typical cost per hour for a certified genealogist to do research?

Researcher Request

Sandra McIntire — 12 Jun 2002 2:00:37 GMT

Does anyone know of a person who would do research for a fee in Orange Co. IN?

Please email response.

Sandra McIntire

Need a genealogist in Reno, Nevada

Neil Barber — 15 Jul 2003 9:38:13 GMT

I have need for some research to be done in the
Reno, Nevada area, and would appreciate a referral
to an honest and competent genealogist in that
area.

genealogist recommendation

Al C. Hendrick — 16 Mar 2002 3:28:40 GMT

Could someone please recommend a competent genealogist who works or researches the Franklin/Granville/Vance/Warren Counties of North Carolina?

Need a Northern Irish researcher

Douglas Hartman — 9 Nov 2001 2:57:19 GMT

Looking for a recommendation for a researcher in County Antrim. Thanks.

Polish surnames in US

Verlaine Bennett — 5 May 2001 9:13:39 GMT

I am searching for the surnames of KRAJZA, WROBLEWSKA and ROSZKOWSKA. I would like to have some contacts with relatives here in the US.

Information

Kathy Langworthy — 19 Apr 2001 3:49:35 GMT

trying to obtain information on the name DePragger.

Should a Copy of Research cost $125??

Ian — 16 Dec 2000 10:18:41 GMT

I have learned of someone that was commissioned to research my father's side of my family. I have made contact with this person and made arrangements to get a copy of the booklet. I stated that I would be willing to pay for the booklet, but was told by this person that they were not sure as to the cost and would contact me soon. I received an e-mail today stating that a copy of the booklet would cost me $125, plus the cost of copying, but was given no page count other than "a lot".

Is this a fair price for a copy of this book? Should I negotiate? Should I pass on this?

THANK YOU for your responses!

family from enna sciliy

rosaliemagee — 14 Jan 2002 8:45:42 GMT

my name is rosalie:i am looking for some information for rose buono,she was born in enna.she got married to someone named tamborella.i don't know is first name.my mother who was rose daughter married luigi spinnato in the u.s.my dad came from the same town.i don't anything about his parents except that his father is buried in holy cross in phila.can Anyone help me.thank you

Genealogy

Cecile Peterson — 30 Mar 2000 5:03:33 GMT

I am interested in finding Hollnagels, Helmers, Miller/Muellers, with a German ancestory. Ancestors came from Germany in the 1800's. Interested in American history as well. Thanks for any help you can offer!

pennington,enyart, elswick, mcglothlin, and byrd

tkpennington,sr — 15 Jan 2001 6:57:06 GMT

to whom,
i,ve traced all these names, back to my gggandparents, tolbert byrd, and margerate mcglothlin, of va. to about the 1840, or 50,s. now plain and simple, i,m stumped, i would really appreciate, a point in the right direction, as to how i can acquire, further info, or to go abouts, incquiring, further into, my ancestry. any help would be greatly appreciated
thanx, tkpennington,sr.

David Singer - Bedford, NS, Can.

Laura Whiting — 9 Dec 2000 1:14:08 GMT

I am looking for a David Singer.From Bedford Nova Scotia Canada. I am under the impression that he is a professional genealogist. My mother is C. Riggs. Daughter to Estelle Miller who m. Norman Riggs.

She told me to get get in touch with you, as you would be able to help me.
Thank you
Laura Whiting

Wanted Genealogist in Demark

bobwhit1 — 14 Dec 2001 11:26:55 GMT

I'm looking for a genealogist in Demark that can
do research on my family.

VREELAND researchers (professional)

freelanm — 2 Jun 2005 7:27:52 GMT

I am looking for a professional genealogist/researcher to assist me with 18th century records involving my Vreeland/Freeland line in Union, Bergen, Hudson and Essex Counties. If anyone can give favorable (or unfavorable) recommendation for someone to help me begin my primary source (offline) research, I would be grateful.

Michael

Finding Ancestors in databases

kmoonbow — 5 Jul 2001 9:20:36 GMT

http://www.progenysoftware.com/Presidential_Family_Forest.ht...

and http://www.familyforest.com

Remarkable Searches

searching for family in Indiana

Melissa — 29 Jun 2000 10:48:08 GMT

hello my name is Melissa Sizelove and i ve been searching for my father Darrell Keith Sizelove for many years now. Ive never had the pleasure of meeting him and would appreciate your assistance. I have met a couple people already that has given me valuable information on him and his family. I was hoping someone else might know something as well. If you have any questions please e mail me at www.melpal2@aol.com" target="_blank">www.melpal2@aol.com i know his brothers names and his parents names, his birth date and where hes from and thats about it. Thank you for any help you could provide Melissa Sizelove

searching for family in west virginia

Melissa — 29 Jun 2000 10:42:15 GMT

Im trying to start to build my family tree, but its pretty hard when you dont know who goes in there. Im looking for my mothers side of the family. Her name was Sharon Lee Vinson, before she was married. Her parents were, Katherine Clark and Denver Vinson. I know my grandfather Denver died in Florida in 1995. I lost track of my grandmother after that and my mother also. I know she had a sister named Betty Jean and a brother named John Vinson. The last i heard, John was in Wiscousin and Betty was in Florida. If you have any question, you can e mail me at www.melpal2@aol.com" target="_blank">www.melpal2@aol.com Thank you for any assistance you can provide.

Giulio Salemme

LynnAbbinante — 3 Apr 2006 9:17:07 GMT

How do I find Giulio Salemme an
Italian genealogist. He*s supposed
to be on Metracrawler. What is that?
Please respond as I would like to go
to his forum on the East Coast in
March? Thanks. Lynn Kupper

Giulio Salemme

LynnAbbinante — 3 Apr 2006 9:17:07 GMT

How do I find Giulio Salemme an Italian genealogist. He*s supposed to be on Metracrawler. What is that? Please respond as I would like to go to his forum on the East Coast in March? Thanks. Lynn Kupper

Looking for Korean Genalogist

Michael C. Mills — 19 Oct 1998 12:00:00 GMT

My wife's mother is Korean. I am trying to help locate her family tree in Korea. Does anyone know how to get in touch with a Korean Genalogist who can help in the search?