Research
All of our research will be expertly conducted at your direction and fully sourced with only the most reputable records, with a focus on primary, original documents of unquestioned integrity.
Customized Service
Each project is customized to fit your family and your needs.
Questions?
We would be happy to answer any questions you have about setting up a research project. The consultation is always free.
Let us introduce ourselves
A few words about us
Suzannah Beasley received her bachelor’s degree in Genealogy from Brigham Young University and was then professionally trained at the oldest genealogy firm in the United States, the New England Historic Genealogical Society. Since that time, she has provided custom research to numerous clients, most recently as the head genealogist at Global Genealogists. Mrs. Beasley has directed research projects from across the United States and around the world; past projects include primary record research from some 40 U.S. states as well as England, Ireland, Scotland, Norway, Canada, Germany, Australia, Italy, Slovakia, and India, among others. She has authored numerous family histories. Mrs. Beasley is an Accredited Genealogist specializing in New England research through the International Commission of Professional Genealogists. She is active in genealogy education, and has lectured in settings ranging from small groups to institutions such as Harvard University.
Mrs. Beasley was recently spotlighted on the ICAPGen website. To read more visit their site by clicking here.
How it happens
How we research your family.
Research for our clients is conducted using only the best records and archives. We perform fully documented, scholarly research, with a focus on primary records. This is possible because we focus on finding the best records no matter where the records are stored. We access records source material from the billions of records kept at the world’s best genealogy archive, the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, as well as other archives throughout the world and primary online records databases.
Bronze
Our bronze genealogy package is specially designed for those just starting with their genealogy or who have very targeted, short questions. It is appropriate for those who are seeking ancestors between 1850 and 1930. These projects usually research just one person or one question.
Silver Package
Our Silver Genealogy Package is designed for people who want to work on more difficult research cases and cases involving more than one person. This standard genealogy project is well suited for most people with research in the United States and people whose ancestors are established in their country of origin.
Gold Package
Our Gold Genealogy Package is designed for complex and longer genealogy projects. These projects include research involving several families, immigration research, and colonial research. Midway through the Gold Genealogy Project, you will receive an update from one of our professional genealogists. This is a perfect place to start with your more difficult and longer cases!
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The Census is Wrong?
/in Census, Research Strategies /by Suzannah BeasleyAs a researcher, I have learned that records are not perfect. I have also found that many people believe that they are always correct. Records are only as good as the people who provided the information. The U.S. census was taken every 10 years beginning in 1790. The census only included white people and Indians […]
When Disciplines Cross
/in DNA Research /by Suzannah BeasleyI began my undergrad career as an archaeology major. When I discovered that I enjoyed working with paper records, I switched to family history. Although the similarities are not immediately apparent, archaeology and family history are fairly similar fields. The main goal of both is to better understand the lives of people in the past. […]
Reading Old Handwriting
/in Handwriting /by Suzannah BeasleyIt doesn’t usually take long to get to a point in your research where you have to decipher someone else’s handwriting. Really, the title of this post could simply be, “Reading Handwriting,” as the newest of handwriting can be just as challenging as older handwriting. One of the more helpful websites I have found is […]
Happy Veteran’s Day
/in Military /by Suzannah BeasleyMy father served in Vietnam, and I love talking with him on Veteran’s Day every year. I’m so grateful for the many men and women who have served our country! Do you have a parent, grandparent, or other relative who has served in the military? If you do, it is well worth the time and […]