As a qualified genealogist with a Master’s degree in Genealogy, Palaeographic and Heraldic Studies from the University of Strathclyde, I provide expert English family history research and specialist maritime research. Combining expertise with practical experience, I uncover your ancestors’ stories and present them clearly and reliably.
As a registered member of the Register of Qualified Genealogists (RQG) and Association of Genealogists and Researchers in Archives (AGRA) Associate, I follow the highest professional standards in every project.
As a professional UK genealogist, I can:
I specialise in tracing maritime and Merchant Navy / Merchant Service families using specialist records. These can be challenging to interpret, but often hold the key to understanding how your ancestors lived and worked at sea.
My research does more than trace names in documents. I can place your ancestors in the context of their maritime communities, explain the conditions they experienced, and show how their seafaring lives shaped their families ashore.
You can find out more about how I can help with your Maritime Research here.
The loss of the Titanic left behind more than a legendary story; it changed the lives of over 1,500 crew and passengers’ families. Many descendants today still want to know what happened to their Titanic ancestor and how their family carried on in the years that followed.
I specialise in tracing Titanic crew and passenger families, drawing on unique sources such as the Titanic Relief Fund records, crew lists and agreements, Board of Trade files, census returns, and local archives. These records can be complex and scattered, but with my expertise they can reveal both the tragedy and resilience of the families left behind.
Research does not stop at identifying names on a passenger list. I can reconstruct the lives of your Titanic ancestors, explain the support their families may have received, and show you how they lived and worked before and after the disaster.
Whether you want to confirm a family connection, trace descendants, or build a fuller picture of the human story behind your Titanic link, I offer detailed, reliable research tailored to your needs.
For more, see my page on Titanic and Maritime Ancestors.
DNA detective work is especially valuable for solving family history mysteries that cannot be answered by documents alone. By combining DNA evidence with traditional research, I provide expert DNA genealogy services to confirm biological relationships, uncover unknown ancestors, and connect you with hidden branches of your family tree.
If you are looking for help with DNA results, I can guide you through making sense of complex matches, identifying a biological father or other unknown relatives. My approach to DNA family history research is clear, practical, and tailored to your specific goals.
Contact me today to discuss your DNA results questions and discover how I can help you unlock new chapters in your family history.
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Most research can reliably reach back to around the 1830s, when civil registration and censuses began. Earlier research is possible, depending on surviving parish and land records.
Yes. I offer DNA detective work to help clients understand their results, identify unknown ancestors, resolve adoption or illegitimacy cases, and confirm biological connections using DNA in combination with traditional records.
Simply contact me to discuss your research goals and learn how I can help. I’m happy to answer any initial questions you may have.
