Genealogy
Through our Genealogy Services we can help you trace your lineage and preserve your family legacies for generations to come. Our services include the research, discovery and confirmation of different vital data, such as birth dates, names, places of birth, marriages and deaths. Additionally, it can recount information such as occupations, migrations and other types of data that can be of interest.
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There are many reasons why one would be interested in learning more about their ancestors:
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1. Understand their origins and ethnicity.
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2. Discover the origins of a genetic disease or to rule out different health risks.
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3. Find long-lost relatives.
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4. Adoptees who want to reconnect with their biological families or learn more about them.
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5. Assist in establishing one's identity within a community.
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6. Establishing decent within a certain number of generations can be used as a basis to gain citizenship in certain countries, such as Spain, Ireland and Greece.
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7. Used for legal purposes to locate heirs after someone passes away.
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8. Assist in solving crimes and cold cases.
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We Use a Variety of Resources in our Research:
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1. Birth Certificates
2. Death Certificates
3. Marriage Certificates
4. Adoption Records
5. Historical Records
6. School Records
7. Biographies
8. Religious Records
9. Telephone Directories
10. Court Records
11. Oral Histories
12. Media Articles
13. Personal Journals
14. Letters
15. Wills
16. DNA Tests
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Our Genealogy Services
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​​​Family Group Search: We will research one family unit in your tree for a flat fee. This information will be formated using Legacy Services' Extended Family Group Sheet (PDF Document).
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Organizing your family tree data by family group allows for a complete genealogy through the use of horizontal research. The Family Group Sheet fits nicely into your genealogy paper copy, or as digital storage.
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What you get:
1. Extended Family Group Sheet in PDF format.
2. Completion of your family group which includes Mother, Father, their parents and all their children.
3. Census/Resident Form - lists all the places that your ancestors lived.
4. Research log - this will tell you exactly what was researched.
5. Documents - copies of the documents used in research.
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Why we love this method:
This pay-as-you-go method is perfect for genealogy. You only purchase one chunk of research at a time and can stop at any time. Above we indicated that we will research the parents of the father and mother.
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As a we find out these parents, you are able to purchase another family group sheet service. If for some reason the parental information can't be found for the mother or father, then we know that is doesn't make sense for you to purchase additional services for those people at this time.
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Family History Research: Family history research encompasses a broader scope beyond just lineage. It delves into the lives, experiences, stories, and cultural backgrounds of individuals and families throughout history. This may include exploring personal narratives, anecdotes, photographs, heirlooms, traditions and historical context to paint a richer picture of family life. This service is provided for an hourly fee.
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Document and Photo Digitization/Restoration: We can convert your physical documents and photographs into digital formats. This process preserves the content of the original documents and photos in a digital form, making them easier to store, access, share and preserve for future generations. We can also attempt to repair or enhance damaged or deteriorated documents and photographs to improve their appearance and readability. This service is provided for an hourly fee.
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Other Research Services
Probate Research: This service is available for tracing heirs and beneficiaries entitled to inherit assets from a deceased person's estate. We delve into genealogical records, legal documents, and historical archives to establish familial connections and ensure rightful distribution of assets.
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Property Research: Did you ever want to know the story behind a property or its ownership history? Whether it be for personal curiosity, real estate transactions, legal reasons or historical documentation we can assist. We will examine public records, deeds, surveys and any other historically relevant documents to provide comprehensive information about a property.
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Repatriation: We can investigate and gather information about individuals, artifacts and antiques that require repatriation to their country of origin or rightful owners. We will utilize genealogical records, historical records, archival documents, legal documents and oral histories to gather information about the subjects' rightful belonging.
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Historical Research: Our historical research encompasses past events, people, societies and cultures. We analyze documents, artifacts, records and other evidence to understand and provide facts about the past. This research aims to answer questions about how and why things happened.