Perhaps your grandfather mentioned a village in North Wales. Or you have an old letter from a relative who left for America, Australia or Patagonia. You may know the name, but not the people behind it. That is a good place to begin.
Ask about your family story ↗A place name can help narrow the search. Depending on the dates and what survives, we may examine census entries, parish records, local histories, property records and published archive collections. Our base in North Wales makes this an especially meaningful starting area for us, though we assess each request individually.
Even one detail may be useful. Please avoid sending sensitive information about living relatives in your first email.
A focused PDF report that explains the evidence, references its sources and points out uncertainties. The starter study is usually 2–4 pages, not a promise of a complete family tree.
Do I need to know where in Wales my ancestors lived?
No, although a place name helps enormously. Tell us what you already know, and we can assess whether a focused first question is realistic.
We welcome enquiries from the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South America and elsewhere. Where you live does not limit your ability to ask.
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