Every family is unique, and therefore every client’s project goals are unique. Let’s talk about your research goals.
Jessica’s work on behalf of my family gave us more than I could ever put into words. She gave us the names of enslaved ancestors, and now we can speak them; she helped us uncovered our roots, and now we can water them. I have never had a stronger sense of self or identity as I do now, thanks to her genealogical work.
- Adrienne Y., client
Why personal family history is important
Genealogy research is a journey through our deeper family, allowing for the introspective rediscovery of ancestors lost in time. The knowledge of an ancestor’s struggles and triumphs enriches our own view of family, broadening perspectives and validating personal experiences. Family research grounds our own lives in history, deepening our understanding and appreciation of ourselves and the loved ones before us.
Helping my clients connect to the lives of their ancestors is the reason I work in genealogy. An experienced genealogist unveils their lives through a historical context, illuminating complexities and details far beyond a name in records. Learning about the past provides a rich backstory to our own experiences, adding depth and meaning to our futures.
Working with Jessica on researching our family history was one of the best experiences my sister and I have had. She talked with each of us to determine what we were hoping to learn, and established three goals initially. She developed a plan to include particular family members of interest, how far back we wanted to go, and laid out the specifics we had in mind. We received detailed updates throughout the process, and as we got more information, we were able to adjust our goals based on the information provided. Jessica approached her research into our family the same as she would into her own. We truly felt it was a collaboration throughout. Jessica checked in with us along the way, and gave us options about the direction we could proceed. Once we felt we had what we wanted she prepared a narrative report, a journal which cites and analyzes the documents she collected and an image document with copies of all original sources collected. Throughout the process it was obvious that researching ancestry is a true passion for her, and the wealth of information we received is a result of that passion. She went beyond our expectations!
- Eve S., client
