Research & Packages

A simple family tree
Includes:
• Up to 5-6 generations from the present generation (Australia and the UK, other countries on request).
• Includes basic information like names and dates of births, marriages, and deaths.

Displayed in a concise family chart

Options available including Framing and/or Hand-drawn Calligraphy chart.

Family Discovery Package
(one surname, paternal or maternal line) Includes:
• Usually between 1 to 3 generations
• Up to 10 hours of research and expert analysis.
• Full narrative report on your direct ancestors, helping you not just learn their names, but to develop a real understanding of their lives.
• Full citations.
• Family group discovered. (All siblings identified if possible).
• Report suggesting further paths for research.
• Online consultation at the beginning and end of the commission.
• Electronic GEDCOM file (compatible with any genealogy software).
• Basic Pedigree Chart (supplied electronically for large format printing).
• Originals of any certificates ordered, and copies of other documents discovered in the course of research.
NOTE: Cost of ordering certificates not included.
Allow around six weeks for completion

$500 AUD or €320

Digging Deeper Roots Package
(one surname, paternal or maternal line) Includes:
• Searching back around 2 further generations
(building on previous Discovery Package).
• Up to 18 hours of research and expert analysis.
• Full narrative report on your direct ancestors, helping you not just learn their names, but to develop a real understanding of their lives.
• Full citations.
• Family group discovered. (All siblings identified if possible).
• Report suggesting further paths for research.
• Online consultation at the beginning and end of the commission.
• Electronic GEDCOM file (compatible with any genealogy software).
• Often includes Emigration/Shipping discovery and analysis.
• Basic Pedigree Chart (supplied electronically for large format printing).
• Originals of any certificates ordered, and copies of other documents discovered in the course of research.
NOTE: Cost of ordering certificates not included.
Allow around 1-2 months for completion
$900AUD or €570

Heritage Package
(both paternal and maternal lines) Includes:
• Searching back 3-4 generations (the existence of records allowing) on all branches to give an overview of all the ancestors in your direct line over the past 100-200 years (from present).
• Up to 40 hours of research and expert analysis
• Narrative report on each direct ancestor.
• Full citations.
• Report suggesting further paths for research.
• One copy of the report
• Online consultation at the beginning and end of the commission.
• Electronic GEDCOM file (compatible with any genealogy software).
• Basic Pedigree Chart (supplied electronically for large format printing)
• Originals of any certificates ordered, and copies of other documents discovered in the course of research.
NOTE: Cost of ordering certificates not included.
Allow around 2 months for completion
$2000AUD or €1270

Other research options

Remote personal research coaching
(researching in Australia, or the UK)
You like the challenge of doing your own research but you would like access to some professional guidance. This will help ensure that you are on the right track. Maybe you are geographically isolated from the kind of assistance you need? We can work with you via scheduled 1/2 hour Facetime or Zoom calls as you need, to help you uncover your family story.
$40AUD p.h. with a 1/2 hour minimum.

DNA Analysis
Whether you're puzzled by your DNA test results or seeking to use DNA to break through brick walls in your research, or hoping to solve unknown parentages in your tree, we're here to help. Let us help you analyse your results and navigate the intricacies of your family tree to uncover the stories hidden within your DNA. Let your ancestry journey become an even more fascinating exploration of your roots and identity.
$60AUD ph.

Family Pilgrimage Research
Nothing brings our ancestors to life, quite like standing on the streets where your ancestors lived, and walking in their footsteps. Are you planning a trip to your ancestral hometown or region? Why not get us to research your tree, and then help plan a customised itinerary that takes in family homes, sites of importance, birthplaces, and graves.
Allow minimum six months lead time.
The standard hourly rate applies.

Brick wall assistance
You’re doing your own research, and have hit a brick wall. You’ve tried everything, but you cannot find what you’re looking for. Maybe all you need is a little assistance before you’ll be on your way again.
The standard hourly rate applies.

Gift Vouchers
Why not help a friend or family member get started, or continue their genealogical journey? A great gift for grandparents, parents, spouses, children, or friends. Vouchers to a value of your choice, and are valid for two years from the date of issue. Additional research can be
purchased if desired.

Record look ups
Need a document accessed online, or at a local repository? We access physical records in Melbourne, Australia; PROV, SLV, GSV and more.
Also records located in Burgundy, France at Municipal and Local archives in Cote d'Or (21) and Yonne (89) regions.
Access to documents in other locations worldwide is often available via affilates, so feel free to enquire if we can help you out.

Single records access is $40AUD.
Onsite research is at our
standard hourly rate.

TESTIMONIALS

"My father had always been troubled that he knew so little of his families paternal history. His father passed away when he was quite young, and so valuable paternal history was never passed down to him. For his 80th birthday I decided to gift him an insight into his past. My cousins had already spent some time tracking the family history and had done a good job of building the family tree. I thought Historic Paths would hopefully find out a little more that would help us build on the tree and maybe understand where in the UK the family originated. Some weeks later we were presented with a folio that contained the most unbelievable level of detail and information. Marisa had unravelled things like shipping transcripts, old photos, information on family jobs, even a couple of scandals. What was revealed blew us all away, and the folio has become a family treasure for us all. I cannot recommend her work enough, it goes way beyond what any family can uncover on their own."
Renee - Melbourne, Australia

OTHER SERVICES:
Lectures and Classes on a range of Family History interests.
Transcription of early documents
Assisting private researchers