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Why Hire a Professional Genealogist?

Despite the proliferation of online family history records and databases, there are many reasons why you might benefit from the services of a professional genealogist. You may:
- Lack the necessary genealogical research knowledge or skills
- Desire specific on-site research outside of your local area
- Have tested your DNA and need help understanding or working with the results
- Require assistance with joining a lineage society
- Want expert help evaluating evidence or creating a research plan
- Have encountered a “brick wall” or family history puzzle that you can’t solve
- Need help with reading or translating genealogical documents
- Require specialized knowledge in a locality, time period, ethnic group, or record type
- Need assistance to write, edit, or publish your family history
- Wish to locate living family members or solve an unknown parentage case
- Not have time or interest to do the research yourself

A professional genealogist saves time.

Professional genealogists access and use a wide variety of records and tools on a daily basis. This proficiency with available resources means we can quickly determine which repositories, collections, or databases are most likely to hold the answers you seek. Our specialized knowledge, strong search skills, and network of contacts allow us to identify and access relevant records quickly and efficiently. Plus our wealth of experience enables us to find answers in less traditional records, spot unnoticed clues and patterns, understand the nuances of historical context, and provide solutions even in cases where no record directly answers your research question.

Professional genealogists have the skills and experience to help you make progress toward achieving your research goals. We bring fresh eyes to your project—and with them, the possibility of new research avenues and ideas. 


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Association of Professional Genealogists. (1996-2023). Why Hire a Professional. Retrieved from https://www.apgen.org/cpages/why-hire-a-professional