ABOUT ME

I have over 30 years of experience in conducting my own research and have studied with the Institute of Heraldic and Genealogical Studies and achieved the Higher Certificate in Heraldic and Genealogical Studies and will be working towards the Diploma. I am an AGRA Associate (Association of Genealogists and Researchers in Archives: Sheila Herd : Genealogist In Suffolk : AGRA : Association of Genealogists and Researchers in Archives) and as such I abide by their code of conduct and ethics. I am also committed to continuing professional development.  

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I have a passion for family history and social history, and I take great joy in immersing myself in the research process, and my commitment to being extremely methodical means that no detail will go unexplored.

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I have access to a wide range of resources and databases to aid in my research, including:

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• Birth, marriage & death indexes

• Census returns

• Parish records

• Wills & probate

• Directories and newspaper archives.        

• Military records

 

Whether you are seeking to trace your family lineage, discover fascinating stories from the past, or compile a detailed family history report, I can help with:

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• Brick walls

• One off searches

• Family tree construction and bigger projects

• Tracking down births, marriages, deaths

• Census returns

• Newspaper archives

• Suffolk Archives visits

• Visits to Suffolk or Essex Churches or Villages

 

I offer a professional and friendly service, and you can trust that I will approach your project with utmost care and attention to detail, ensuring that the information I uncover is accurate and reliable.

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If you are interested in my services or have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. I would be very happy to discuss your family history project in more detail and provide you with a quote based on the scope of the research involved.