It was in 1967 when I accompanied my grandfather on a trip to the
village of his birth and this kindled my interest in Family History.
After a number of years researching my own family and those of
friends, I finally started to research professionally in the early part
of 1990.
I am a fully professional researcher that specialises in Somerset
and Devon . I do not research to supplement another income or as
a hobby. This being the case I rely on my clients to come back for
further research and to recommend me to others. Over time I have
carried out research projects for hundreds of people, ranging from
finding just a single entry to full family histories. I am pleased to
say that many of my clients have become friends and, over the
years, built up a core of regular clients who come back time after
time. I always give a conscientious service to all my clients
whether they employ me for an hour or a month and like to think
that I give as good a service as is available. If at anytime you wish
to telephone me, I am always happy to discuss your research or
any problem that you might have. As well as individuals I have also
carried out research for the legal profession, writers, radio stations
and various television companies, including the B.B.C.
In addition to research I also teach the subject in local colleges, broadcast on the radio and lectured throughout
south west England . I have also given talks in America and have had the privilege of being invited to speak at
the Utah Genealogical Conferences in Salt Lake City in 2003 and 2004. In 2007 I was invited to be a speaker at
the Callaway Family Association Conference, in Atlanta, Georgia.
I also am a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists (A.P.G.), which is a worldwide organisation
for researchers. Membership of this body shows that, when choosing a person to carry out your research, you
can be assured that you are picking someone with a high standard of expertise in their subject.
Whilst I have a professional approach to my work, I feel that it is important always keep my relationship with
my clients on a personal and friendly basis regardless of the amount of work that I carry out for them.
About Me
