Research Services

Our experienced researchers can assist you with your genealogical inquiries! Upon request, will dedicate up to two hours to your research question, providing you with a summary of our findings and recommendations for further research. Genealogical research can sometimes present unique challenges, and a definitive answer isn’t always possible. However, what we can guarantee is our commitment to your research question. Our experienced researchers will spend up to two hours meticulously examining local resources. We’ll thoroughly document everything we uncover and offer recommendations to guide your further research.

Example Research Question #1: Where and when were Mary Jane Stafford and Carleton Clayton married?” What I know: They were both living in San Jose in 1870 and appear unmarried in different households in the census; They appear as a married couple in 1880 Census; Mary Jane was born in 1848 and Carleton was born in 1845 (per the 1870/1880 Census). What I think I know: nothing else

Example Research Question #2: I would like to obtain the obituary for Mabel (O’Keefe) Smart who died around April 5, 1965. She lived in Los Gatos and was married to Harold P. Smart. What I know: she was born in 1901 in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, and moved to Los Gatos shortly after WWII ended, around 1945-1946.

Example Research Question #3: I am seeking information on the family of Joseph P. Murphy, who was living in San Jose, in 1880. Specifically, I want to identify his parents and determine if he had any siblings who also settled in Santa Clara County between 1870 and 1910. What I know: In 1880, Joseph P. Murphy resided in San Jose. Source: 1880 U.S. Census, Santa Clara County, California, San Jose, ED 208, Sheet 12, Line 35, Joseph P. Murphy. What I think I know. John’s father may have been named Patrick Murphy.

Because we are a nonprofit Genealogy Society, we do not charge for the research performed by our volunteers. Your generous donation is essential and greatly appreciated, as it helps us cover the costs of research expenses and supports the programs that make our Society a strong resource for genealogists.

Recommended donation: $20.00 for two hours of research. To make a request, please fill out the form below and click the submit button.

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A research question is a clear, focused, and answerable query that guides our researchers in their work. It pinpoints exactly what information you are seeking. The better and more specific your question, the more targeted and successful our research will be.
Please list any facts, dates, names, places, or other information you have already confirmed about your research subject. This could include birth dates, marriage dates, census records, obituaries, etc. The more information you provide, the less time our researchers will spend on information you already possess.
Please list any information you believe to be true but have not yet definitively proven. This could be family stories, information from unverified online trees, or hunches.
Price: $20.00