professional genealogist

Professional v. Volunteer: Do I need to hire help with my lineage society application?

Another one of those questions no one wants to ask: “Do I need to hire professional help with my lineage society application?” First of all, what’s a lineage society? A lineage society is a membership based organization that determines membership based on the activities of an applicant’s ancestor. These societies are also referred to asContinue reading “Professional v. Volunteer: Do I need to hire help with my lineage society application?”

I’d like to work with a professional genealogist. Is there anything I can do to save time or money before I contact them?

Working with a professional genealogist is a great way to get your application completed. I often get asked if there’s anything a potential client can do to make the process easier. The answer is yes. Gather what records and family lore you are already have. Most people have their own birth and marriage certificates inContinue reading “I’d like to work with a professional genealogist. Is there anything I can do to save time or money before I contact them?”

5 reasons to hire a professional genealogist to help with gathering the documents for your lineage society application

Whether you’re interested in joining the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Society of the Cincinnati or the General Society of Mayflower Descendants, a professional genealogist can help make your application process much easier. Here are 5 reasons to consider hiring a professional genealogist to help with gathering your documents: They know what’s required. DoContinue reading “5 reasons to hire a professional genealogist to help with gathering the documents for your lineage society application”

Common DAR + SAR application questions: why hire a professional genealogist?

Do professional genealogists work on applications for the Sons of the American Revolution and the Daughters of the American Revolution? Is there value to hiring a professional genealogist when I can do the work myself? Yes. And it depends on your goals. You can definitely do the work yourself (and it’s a great option ifContinue reading “Common DAR + SAR application questions: why hire a professional genealogist?”