Genealogy Research Services
Our professional genealogists can help overcome research barriers and uncover elusive family stories that are challenging to find.
Backlog’s Genealogy and Historical Research Services
Backlog’s genealogists, each with professional experience in genealogy reference within library settings, are dedicated to helping individuals uncover their family history and lineage. Our services are offered at $75 per hour, with a minimum of 10 hours per project. With extensive knowledge of American history and migration patterns, our team excels in tracing ancestral roots and providing a deeper understanding of family heritage. Each project is unique and personal, and we ensure that our detailed findings are compiled into a comprehensive final report, including all evidence collected throughout the research process.
Our services include:
Researching Brick Walls: Harnessing our genealogist's decades of expertise to overcome challenging research obstacles, uncovering critical links to connect you to the next generation of your family line.
Comprehensive Family Tree Research: Conducting detailed research to trace and document a specific family line, including collecting and verifying records across various sources to create a thorough and accurate family tree.
Translation and Transcription Services: Often, the most challenging aspect of translating an old family letter is accurately deciphering each character, which is where transcription comes in. We offer expert translation and transcription services for French, German, and Latin documents to help you unlock your family's history.
Verify Ancestry Findings: Cross-checking and validating your genealogy research by comparing records, confirming details, and using multiple sources to ensure the accuracy and reliability of family connections and historical information. This process helps to resolve discrepancies and strengthen your family history documentation.
Transforming Handwritten Family Trees: Converting your handwritten family tree and pre-computer research into a modern, usable digital ancestry tree. We update manually recorded family history with current technology and software, creating a comprehensive and accessible digital record.
Records Retrieval: If you need a specific record from an archive or repository in the St. Louis area, we can conduct a lookup within 50 miles of downtown. This includes area libraries, courthouses, and the National Archives in St. Louis.