How does this work?
My Process
Not all family trees are the same! Some families are well documented and many historical records are available on the internet. For others, few records exist or they can only be found in books, museums, courthouses, churches, etc., and they simply have not been digitized and put online. All of this affects the process.
The Steps We'll Follow
Expectations & Facts
Preliminary Research & Initial Findings
Preliminary Research & Initial Findings
We will meet online via Teams or Zoom or in person if you are in the Sioux Falls, SD, area to discuss your goals for your family research project. I will collect basic information including names of relatives, places they lived, etc., to establish starting references.
Preliminary Research & Initial Findings
Preliminary Research & Initial Findings
Preliminary Research & Initial Findings
I will conduct initial research and determine the feasibility of meeting the stated objectives. I will present the early findings and we'll decide if we continue.
Define Outcomes
Preliminary Research & Initial Findings
Research & Follow-Ups
If we continue, we will establish clear outcomes and objectives. This would include defining the number of families and generations for whom information will be gathered, the amount and types of artifacts, etc. We'll also establish timelines for completing the project.
Research & Follow-Ups
Final Deliverables & Presentation
Research & Follow-Ups
Research will commence to find the information we've agreed upon. I will reach out if clarification is needed or questions arise that are impacting the research and to keep you up-to-date on progress.
Final Deliverables & Presentation
Final Deliverables & Presentation
Final Deliverables & Presentation
I will provide printouts of family trees and other research information (census records, obituaries, birth, marriage, & death certificates, etc.) per our agreement.