Sample Research
Every family history question is different. These examples demonstrate the range of research methods, records, analysis, and documentation that may be used to answer a research question.
Each project is tailored to the available evidence and the client's goals. The samples below include land and property research, newspaper research, migration research, historical building research, and military research.
Military Research
Civil War Ancestors of Herbert Tarpley Collier
Military research can reconstruct an ancestor’s service while connecting military records to the broader family story. This study examines the Civil War service of multiple ancestors of Herbert Tarpley Collier, combining military and pension records with genealogical evidence to document their service, identities, families, and lives before and after the war.
Historical Building Research
Rosse Chapel & St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Scotland
Historical research can extend beyond individuals to the places and institutions connected to their lives. This study examines the history of Rosse Chapel and St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, using historical records and contextual evidence to trace the building’s development and document its place within the local community.
Land & Property Research
Chapman and Surrounding Families, Wood County, 1800–1850
An analysis of land ownership and property records involving the Chapman family and neighboring families in nineteenth-century Wood County. This study demonstrates the use of deeds, land records, property relationships, and historical evidence to reconstruct families and their connections.
Migration Research
The Gemmell Brothers: Scotland to the United States and Canada
Migration research often requires following individuals across multiple countries, record systems, and changing locations. This study traces brothers James and Robert Gemmell from Scotland to North America, using historical records to reconstruct their movements and distinguish their paths after emigration.
Newspaper Research
William Hardy
Newspaper research can uncover details that are difficult to find in traditional genealogical records. This study uses historical newspaper articles to reconstruct events and identify details about William Hardy, demonstrating how newspapers can add context, relationships, and personal history to genealogical research.
