Custom Lineage Project
In-depth research project on a single family line.
Includes
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Verified full research on one family line
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A single line of ancestry, traced as far back as reasonably possible, beginning with one person and following either:
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biological father’s direct ancestors (paternal line), or
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biological mother’s direct ancestors (maternal line)
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May include 3–5+ generations (depending on records)
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Minimum 3-5 historical resources (as available) per person
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PDF report including:
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vital data per person
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birth, marriage, death (indexes, records, news articles)
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residences with years (census, directories)
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immigration, land, probate, military
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full narrative summary of findings
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text timeline of movements/life events
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branch overview with brief notes on each person
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notes on gaps or unverified links
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visual tree
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source lists/lite citations
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ten key document snapshots included
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Timeframe
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Delivery in 6-8 weeks
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starts after consultation and intake materials received
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Check in - one midpoint update via email
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Includes one round of follow-up questions or clarification
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Questions about what something means
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Clarification of locations, timelines, relationships
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Help understanding citations or abbreviations
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Minor document corrections (like a typo or misread name)
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A reasonable extension of a fact already covered within the research
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This package is best suited for anchor individuals who lived between the years of 1850 to 1950. Earlier or undocumented anchors may require a custom project due to limited record access. It is also always possible to choose a later anchor person to gain context for the person of interest.
You are responsible for providing the core information of an anchor ancestor or family line of interest, including:
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full name
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approximate birth year and location
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as much family context as possible (parent or grandparent names, dates, etc. if known)
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Geographic focus (if known) or goal (e.g., “trace paternal side to immigration”)
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Any relevant documents already in possession (optional)
Reasonable extension is determined by the genealogist on the project.
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Research is limited by record availability—no guarantees on breaking through “brick walls.”
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No living persons will be investigated unless previously consented or already documented by the client.
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Report does not include every record ever found—only those that directly support findings or key questions.
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One round of follow-up questions is included within 2 weeks of delivery.
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Does not include new lines of inquiry or full re-research.
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May include clarification or minor addendum (e.g., “Can you explain why you ruled out X?”).
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