I offer a range of professional genealogical services that combine DNA analysis with traditional documentary research to help you answer your unique family history questions. Whether you’re seeking to confirm your family tree, break through a long-standing brick wall, or discover biological connections, I provide evidence-based, ethical, and personalised research.
DNA Analysis
Have you taken a DNA test and now find yourself wondering what the results actually mean? DNA can be a powerful tool—but understanding how it applies to your family history isn’t always straightforward.
I can help you interpret your DNA results and apply them to the questions that matter most to you and your family.
DNA Analysis can assist with questions such as:
- Confirming traditional paper-based family lines
- Investigating unknown parentage
- Identifying unknown grandparents or other ancestors
- Resolving discrepancies between documentary research and genetic evidence
I have experience using DNA analysis to uncover unknown birth parents, confirm existing lineage, and highlight inconsistencies that may indicate new avenues for research.
Whether you are an adoptee seeking biological connections, you’ve received an unexpected DNA result, or you simply want deeper insights into your ancestry, I can guide you through the process with sensitivity and clarity.
While DNA cannot guarantee answers—its effectiveness depends on who else has tested—it often provides valuable clues and new pathways forward.
Family History Research
Whether you’re just beginning your family history journey or feeling stuck at a particularly stubborn brick wall, I can help you discover the stories and individuals that make up your family’s past.
With over 40 years of research experience across Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom, I draw on a wide range of records and resources to investigate your family lines. From vital records and immigration documents to land files, newspapers, cemetery data, and more, I bring methodical, evidence-based practices to every project.
My research services are tailored to your specific goals—whether you want a full ancestral report, help verifying family stories, or targeted assistance with a single research question.
Important Considerations when engaging a professional genealogist
Genealogical research is shaped by the availability and accessibility of records. Sometimes, due to missing documents, privacy restrictions, limited DNA matches, or the absence of key information, a definitive answer may not be possible.
While I cannot promise a specific outcome, I do promise thorough research, careful analysis, and a clear, well-documented report outlining:
- The evidence examined
- My research process
- Findings and conclusions
- Recommended next steps
As a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists, I adhere to their Code of Ethics and Professional Practices, ensuring professionalism, confidentiality, and integrity in all aspects of my work.