For
those of you needing help finding answers to general United States genealogical
research questions, THIS IS THE PLACE!
Our staff of Professional
Genealogists can help you find those answers. Whether you are new to Family
History Research or are stumbling along, not able to locate just the right
records, CGS can guide you or provide the research expertise that may help
locate those illusive ancestors.
If, for whatever reason,
you are unable to begin or continue your Family History Research on a particular
United Sates problem, our team of expert Professional Genealogists will continue
research
efforts, on your behalf, at the
FHL
or on site at a specific location.
The
EXTENDED RESEARCH PROJECT will include not only a Pedigree
Analysis Survey,
but a lengthy investigation and interpretation of primary and secondary sources
applicable that are appropriate to your research problem. This may include, but not be
limited to the following:
1. Study of Available Primary and Secondary Sources.
2. Extensive Research in Appropriate Primary and Secondary Sources3. Bibliography of Sources Searched.
4. Analysis or Evaluation of Results.
5. Suggestions for Continued or Future Research.
6. Reasonable Photocopy and Postage Charges.
When
possible and appropriate, the client may be advised as to how research is
progressing.
4 HOUR SEARCH
The
4 Hour
Search
may include but not be limited to:
1. Examination of 3 or 4 Pertinent Primary or Secondary Source Indices.
This could include Family or County Histories, Census, Cemetery, Land or Probate Records.
2. Limited Photocopies of Records Pertinent to the Research.
3. A Brief Analysis and Suggestions.
For
those of you needing expert research guidance only, our PEDIGREE
ANALYSIS may be the
answer. The PEDIGREE
ANALYSIS may include the following:
A
Study of cliental genealogical materials to best determine a course of
action.
A Survey of the
FHL catalogue of published family history books that MAY be
pertinent to the research question.
A survey of the IGI and Ancestral File (AF) databases available at the
FHL and printouts of possible ancestral connections. These connections may
be direct or collateral families. It should also be remembered that IGI and
AF information has not, for the most part, been
documented and the information often incorrect or inaccurate. Source notes and documentation are not
available for AF entries and most IGI entries. This does not, however,
preclude the possibilities that helpful clues MAY be found that lead to the desired pedigree, ancestral, or
individual answer.
In some cases, United States Census Indices
may also be studied for a specific location, time period and ancestor. In this case, a
copy of the index page will be included.
Time spent on the PEDIGREE ANALYSIS will be
approximately one and one-half hours. You will receive a one to two page
written analysis listing any findings with possible suggestions for continued research.
Again, results cannot be guaranteed.
The following list of requirements for a pedigree analysis will help
CGS
more accurately
and effectively offer assistance:
· Your SPECIFIC research goal or question
· Pedigree chart as complete as possible
· Family group sheet as complete as possible
· Notes & sources from previous research (this helps avoid duplication)
If you are
planning a trip to the FHL in Salt Lake City, Utah and need assistance getting
acquainted with the library in general and the records housed at the FHL, CGS
will personally meet with you, discuss your research goals, prior research,
and suggest possibilities for research while you are at the FHL. If desired, we
will work along side you and assist in the research process. This might
include meeting with you once or twice during the day or several times during
the period you are visiting at the FHL.
APPOINTMENTS
ARE NECESSARY FOR CONSULTATION SERVICES
AT THE FHL and can
be made by contacting us via email prior to your arrival at the FHL.
REMEMBER: PEDIGREE
ANALYSIS and CONSULTATION
SERVICES do NOT include actual research, but DO include
research methods and source suggestions that MAY help you find answers to your
Genealogy questions.
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