Ancestral Roots Consulting

We link your past, present, and future with tailored genealogy and public history research. Focused family history work turns stubborn brick walls into clear pathways forward.

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Ancestral Roots Consulting genealogy research — Family history research

Sally Pearl Walling portrait from family history research — Sally Pearl Walling

Gordon Pynes of Alabama portrait — Gordon Pynes, Alabama

Meet the Team

Get to know Patrick Pynes, Ph.D., and the other researchers who form Ancestral Roots Consulting.

Our Services

Explore the services Ancestral Roots Consulting provides, along with our pricing.

Learn more about our work at Ancestral Roots Consulting and how we approach every project.

Common Questions

What does Ancestral Roots Consulting do?

We deliver customized genealogy and public history research. Our practice focuses on linking your past, present, and future by turning brick walls into pathways through dedicated family history research.

Who is behind Ancestral Roots Consulting?

Patrick Pynes, Ph.D., leads the research together with other researchers at Ancestral Roots Consulting. More about the team is available on the Who We Are page.

What kinds of research services are available?

Our services center on genealogy and public history research tailored to each client. Specific services and pricing details are listed on the Services page.

How does the research process work?

The What We Do page explains our approach, covering what the researchers do and how they do it. Research questions are also framed around time and place — see Time: When? and Place: Where?

How do I get started?

Click the “Get started today” button at the top of this page, or browse the Services page to learn more before you reach out.

Does Ancestral Roots Consulting share research through a blog?

Yes. Our blog shares posts on family history research, including “My Own Private Rosetta Stone.”

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Catch up on our newest posts about family history research.

Blog Time: When?Place: Where?

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Whether you are tracing a single ancestor or mapping an entire family line, Ancestral Roots Consulting pairs genealogy with public history to give your research context. Explore the Who We Are, What We Do, and Services pages to see how each project is approached, then reach out when you are ready to begin.