I’m Nicola Johnson: a qualified English genealogist and former BBC Broadcast Journalist, tracing family history for clients across the UK, USA and worldwide.
Recommended by The National Archives as an independent researcher and a regular writer for Who Do You Think You Are? and Family Tree magazines.
Tracing your ancestors using reliable English records and following the trail to Scotland, Wales, Ireland, and overseas
Specialist research into seafaring ancestors, including Merchant Navy, passenger ships and Titanic families
Making sense of your DNA results and helping you connect the dots or discover missing family
I am a qualified professional genealogist, writer and presenter with a BBC journalism background specialising in English family history research and maritime genealogy.
My research is trusted by clients, recommended by The National Archives as an independent researcher, and I am a regular writer for Who Do You Think You Are? magazine and Family Tree magazine.
As a member of the Register of Qualified Genealogists (RQG) and an AGRA Associate, I follow the highest standards.
You can find out more about me on my About page.
Ready to explore your family’s story? Get in touch today.
Take the next step in discovering your family’s story. Simply drop me a line – I’d love to help.
With extensive experience as a Broadcast Journalist (BBC & Associated Press), I bring strong investigative skills and a clear, engaging writing style to every case. My background ensures your research is accurate, reliable, and presented in a way that makes your family history come alive.
I’m also a media trained, highly-experienced former BBC Broadcast Journalist: available for interviews and speaking engagements.
“Nicola is a real expert in family history research. She’s thorough, knowledgeable and great at presenting the results of her research in an interesting and engaging manner. Her background as a BBC journalist is evident throughout her work. Highly recommended!”
“Nicola provides a first-class service. With her incredible knowledge and expertise, Nicola discovered so much information about my family. I now understand my roots more – and traits in my own personality.”
Understand your DNA results and discover unknown relatives. I offer clear, sensitive guidance for interpreting complex results and resolving family mysteries through genetic genealogy.
Trace your ancestors through English, Scottish, and Welsh records. Whether you're starting from scratch or building on what you know, I can help create a clear, documented family tree.
Specialist research into Titanic crew families and maritime ancestors. Extensive experience with maritime records and tracing the lives of seafarers and their families, including those connected to the Titanic.