Why do I need to know who my ancestors were?
You do not necessarily need to know who your ancestors were. You may be curious
or you may not,
but some future descendant of yours may one day have a dream of knowing who his
or her ancestors were. By that time they may not have the key information to
begin any research.
Who am I
dealing with?
It is very important to commission a trustworthy genealogist to undertake
research on your behalf. You should make sure that the persons you are dealing
with have the required reputation and recommendations by the competent
authorities including state and ecclesiastical bodies. We have gained the above
reputation over the decades.
Where do I begin?
Our archives are based on marriages. Therefore, to begin research, we would
require any information at your disposal which may lead us into finding at least
one marriage which took place in
What sources do you use?
We own the largest private collection of family history records on the Islands, with well over 400 volumes of
informative material which include all the marriages which took place in
How far back can I go?
The oldest records available date back to the year 1545, when it became compulsory for all
Parishes to begin registering all Baptisms, Marriages and Deaths. Therefore, it
would be almost impossible to trace one’s ancestors beyond this date. On the
other hand, we may not be able to go back a full 400 years for various reasons.
How accurate are your findings?
With all the material we have
available in-house we are capable of furnishing you with the most accurate
results. We own two separate archives which enable us to counter check our
findings. Apart from our indexes, the books we have available also include over
a hundred reference books, most of which were compiled over 200 years ago, thus
making research even more accurate. Our reports may be confirmed by ordering
Parish certificates.
How long will it take to find out my ancestors?
It could take from a week to several
weeks to conclude, depending on our findings. We do sometimes find conflicting
information which unfortunately could bring us to a halt.
What would the final result be?
You will receive a printed report which would include the names of both spouses,
their respective parents and the date and place of marriage – for each
generation. If you would like any additional information / documentation, we
will do our best to satisfy your requests.
How much would the cost be?
The cost of a direct line family tree
is very affordable, more or less the same price one would pay for a dinner for
two.
How do I pay?
On completion of our research, we will advice you of the results as well as the
amount due. Our preferred method of payment for overseas’ clients is through
PAYPAL. You may use your credit card to effect payment.