About

I am a qualified genealogist having achieved both the Diploma and the Higher Certificate from the Institute of Heraldic and Genealogical Studies (IHGS). I won the IHGS Student Award from the Register of Qualified Genealogists for my Diploma portfolio pieces The History of a Lincolnshire Cottage and Commander Thomas Consitt, Royal Navy.

I am an Associate of the Association of Genealogists and Researchers in Archives (AGRA) and abide by their code of practice. I am also a member of the Society of Genealogists.

I have experience of a wide range of documents in archives such as parish records, wills, title deeds, nonconformist records, manorial records, court records, military records and many more. I am well placed to go to any archives or libraries within the Greater London area.

I have a passion for family history and drew my first family tree when I was still in primary school. With the expansion of family history sources on the internet, I progressed further with my own family history, then began hunting for ancestors within the records at archives countrywide. I have since been conducting research on behalf of others and have made it my career.

My ancestors are from Yorkshire, Durham and Lincolnshire and the family photographs on this website are my own.

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“Fantastic Rachel! I’ve read through [the report] once, and it will repay several more repeats of the same to really take in the wealth of info you have reviewed and supplied. Thank you, thank you, thank you.” L.H., Australia.

“I have had so much fun delving into my grandfather and his family on the back of your report. I would like to thank you once more for a very professional , well structured, succinctly prepared and presented report. Many thanks for your help creating a new branch in my family tree – an emotional moment for sure.” R.D., Australia