Discover the past. Connect the present. Preserve the future.
Your Family’s History Deserves to Be Discovered.
We investigate African American family histories, document ancestral connections, and preserve the stories that connect generations.
Our Services
Family Tree Discovery
Trace your family and verify relationships through census records, newspapers, and other historical sources.
DNA & Ancestry Research
With your consent, we evaluate DNA matches alongside historical records to investigate possible family connections.
Family Legacy Preservation
Organize and preserve family photographs, documents, and oral histories for future generations.
Privacy First
We explain the scope and ask for informed consent.
Evidence Based
We cite sources and explain what they support.
Family Centered
Your questions and family knowledge guide the research.
Legacy Focused
Preserve what you discover so it can be passed down.
How research works
Define the question
Tell us what you want to learn or preserve. We agree on the scope, sources, deliverables, and consent before work begins.
Follow the records
We compare records with what your family already knows. Depending on the question, sources may include census schedules, newspapers, vital records, and Freedmen’s Bureau records.
Review the findings
We explain what the evidence supports, what remains unresolved, and which leads are worth following. Your agreed deliverables may include a source-cited summary, family tree, or preservation plan.
Pricing
Request a written quote for your project. Pricing depends on the scope and the materials you want to receive.
Family Tree Discovery
Quoted by the number of family lines, research questions, and geographic areas covered.
DNA & Ancestry Research
Quoted by the research question and the amount of match and record review needed.
Family Legacy Preservation
Quoted by the volume of material and the format you want to pass down.
We discuss any expected record or archive fees before you decide whether to proceed.
Request a private consultation
Start with a short description of what you want to discover or preserve. If you know the general location or time period, include it in your inquiry.
Begin Your Family’s Journey ›
Privacy. Email us to request a consultation. Please keep DNA results and confidential family records out of your initial inquiry.