Our Services
Family tree research
Whether you are starting from scratch or extending an existing tree, I provide comprehensive, document-backed genealogical research tailored to your goals
Custom Lineage Research: I trace your family line generation by generation through civil registers, parish records, census data, etc.
Documented Proof: Every discovery is fully supported by primary source documents and complete archival citations.
Rich Historical Context (optional): Beyond dates and names, I gather historical maps, vintage images, and local details to bring your ancestors' world to life.
I provide the results of my research as a tree and/or a full report depending on your needs.
Brickwall and Family Mysteries Resolution
When conventional searches stop yielding answers, it usually means it requires a different entry point.
Comprehensive Case Audit: I systematically review your existing tree, timelines, and sources.
Out-of-the-Box Archival Strategy: Using deep knowledge of French record-keeping, I expand beyond standard vital records (for example notary deeds, electoral rolls, military records...)
Paleography Expertise: I decipher 16th–18th century French handwriting that standard tools or automated indexers may have missed.
Clear Analytical Reporting: You receive a detailed breakdown of the findings, including verified conclusions, fully translated source documents, and actionable next steps if the case requires further investigation.
On-Site Archival Retrieval & Fieldwork (Paris Area)
Located 20 minutes from central Paris, I provide on-site document retrieval across all major repositories in the Paris region: Archives Nationales, Archives de Paris, Service Historique de la Défense, Bibliothèque Nationale, and departmental archives (Essonne, Yvelines, Val-d'Oise, Hauts-de-Seine, Oise, Somme).
Whether you are an overseas descendant needing high-resolution photos of non-digitized notary, parish, or land records, or a professional genealogist seeking a trusted local proxy, I eliminate the need for costly travel. I conduct targeted record searches, capture clear images, and provide paleographic transcriptions and translations if needed.
1920s wedding photo, private collection.
A typical notary archive from the 18th century (AD Yvelines).
Essonne Archives document
Old postcard, private collection
Visual History and Local Images
A list of names and dates tells you who your ancestors were, but pictures show you how they lived.
Vintage Photos & Postcards: I search for historical photos, old postcards, and period prints to help you visualize your ancestors and their era.
Old newspapers - those can be a gold mine for family research. I dig into old newspapers in search of your ancestors to find the events that made up their lives.
Historical Maps: I locate early street plans and old maps to pinpoint the exact neighborhoods, farms, or houses where your family lived.
Rich Narrative Reports: I weave these images directly into your family history report, transforming dry records into a rich, visual story.
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