If you are interested in learning about your family’s history in New York State  you may decide to hire a New York genealogist. 

If you have discovered an interest in your ancestors but don’t know where to look, how to start, or what to do, hiring a professional is a great idea. A professional genealogist knows where to look, which sources to seek, how to go about looking for records. Most importantly, the professional will analyze and compile the findings into a readable document about your ancestor(s) for future generations to cherish. You don’t need to struggle to read early American handwriting or wonder why you cannot find a record. State and federal laws changed over time impacting what was or was not recorded. A good family history report will add more historical, cultural and personal details to make an ancestor’s story come alive.

Okay, maybe you have done some genealogy on your own. Are you certain you found the right person when there may have been multiple John Smiths in town at the same time? Are you trusting that someone else’s tree is correct? Have you hit a brick wall and can’t figure out what a woman’s maiden name was? Have you run out of ideas for where to look for more records? A professional genealogist can review what you have and make recommendations regarding what you do next. When you cannot read a will, land record or other early document a professional can often fully figure it out or enough to help you. Hiring a professional genealogist to consult for you can often get your research moving forward again.