Genealogy Research Services
Thorough, documented research across a wide range of record types and ancestral origins.
What I Can Research for You
From a single elusive ancestor to a complete multi-generational family tree, each project is handled with the same rigorous approach.
Family Tree Research
Building or extending your family tree using the full range of available records: census, vital, land, probate, church, and more. You'll receive a fully sourced GEDCOM file and a narrative summary.
- One to multiple ancestral lines
- GEDCOM + PDF family tree charts
- Full source citations on all findings
Immigration Research
Tracing ancestors who emigrated to the United States or elsewhere. I search passenger lists, naturalization records, passports, and corresponding European records.
- Ellis Island & all major ports of entry
- Naturalization & Declaration of Intention
- Village/town of origin identification
Vital Records Research
Locating birth, marriage, and death records across U.S. states and international jurisdictions. I know which archives hold what, when records begin, and how to obtain certified copies.
- All 50 U.S. states + territories
- Italy, Ireland, Poland, and more
- Certified copy procurement assistance
Military Records
Pension files, compiled service records, draft registration cards, and unit histories covering conflicts from the Civil War through World War II and beyond.
- Civil War through Vietnam era
- WWI & WWII draft cards
- National Archives NPRC requests
DNA Analysis
Interpreting your AncestryDNA, 23andMe, or MyHeritage results as a research tool: match analysis, segment mapping, and using genetic evidence to break through brick walls.
- Match analysis and grouping
- Unknown parentage investigations
- Chromosome mapping consultation
Court & Probate Records
Wills, estate inventories, guardianship papers, land deeds, and court proceedings often reveal details found nowhere else: family relationships, property, neighbors, and more.
- Estate & probate research
- Land & deed records
- Orphan court & guardianship
Italian Genealogy Research
Italian-American family research is my deepest specialty. My own family is from Piemonte, a less common origin among Italian-Americans, where southern Italian families predominate, which has given me experience across a broader range of Italian regional archives. I navigate the Italian civil registration system (stato civile), which began in most provinces in the 1860s, as well as earlier Catholic parish records dating to the 1600s.
My research extends to the Antenati database, comune archives, diocesan repositories, and LDS microfilm collections, giving me access to records that most online databases never touch.
My own roots are in Piemonte, which gives me particular familiarity with northern Italian records, but my research extends across the full peninsula. For families from Calabria, Campania, Sicily, Piemonte, Lombardia, and beyond, I can often trace lineages back five, six, or more generations beyond what U.S. records alone would allow.
Ask About Italian ResearchItalian Records I Access
Stato Civile (Civil Registration)
Birth, marriage, and death records from 1809–present, organized by comune.
Parish Records
Catholic baptism, marriage, and burial records often predating civil registration by centuries.
Censuses & Electoral Lists
Household composition, occupations, and addresses from periodic enumeration records.
Military & Leva Records
Italian military conscription records with detailed physical and biographical information.
From First Contact to Final Report
Free Consultation
Submit your contact form and I'll follow up within 48 hours to discuss your goals and what you already know.
Research Plan
I outline the sources I'll search, the questions I aim to answer, and the scope of the engagement.
Active Research
Systematic searching of all relevant record types, with progress notes if the project spans multiple weeks.
Delivered Report
A thorough written report, source document copies, and family tree file, yours to keep and build upon.
Frequently Asked Questions
It depends on the family's origin and the records that survive. For American families with roots in colonial New England, research sometimes reaches the 1600s. For Italian families, civil records begin in the early 1800s and parish records can go back to the 1600s or earlier. I always tell clients honestly what's realistically achievable for their specific lineage.
Negative results are still documented results. If a record doesn't exist or hasn't survived, I'll tell you that, along with an explanation of what I searched and what alternative approaches might be possible. You pay for the research, not a guaranteed outcome.
The more you can share, the better: names, approximate birth years, last known locations, and any documents you already have. But even if you're starting from almost nothing, I can work with a single name and a rough generation.
A Starter Research engagement is typically completed within one to two weeks. Standard packages run two to four weeks. Premium and custom projects may take four to eight weeks depending on complexity and record availability.