Genealogy & History Services | Ancestral Roots Consulting

Research & Storytelling Services from Ancestral Roots Consulting

As a freelance genealogist and historian, I offer a variety of research and storytelling services shaped around your family, community, or historical project. Whether you're after a targeted investigation or something more bespoke, I can help you trace and make sense of the past.

Consulting support for your research questions
Genealogical research on individuals and families
Research for special projects
Writing services
Talks and presentations for groups and events

If your project involves genealogy, history, or kinship studies, I can also craft custom work matched to your particular needs.

Pricing and Project Choices

My hourly rate is $25.00. Many clients ask me to prepare a standard research report on a single individual or family. These reports generally contain a research narrative with source citations, research highlights, copies of documents uncovered along the way, and suggestions for further research. Standard reports typically start at a $100.00 minimum.

Share your needs and interests with me, and together we'll set your project's goals, deliverables, and price. I work either hourly or by the project/job. Project-based work includes a statement of goals, defined deliverables, and an agreed price, with payment due on delivery.

Contact Me

Have a question? Email me at [email protected]. I'd be glad to hear from you!

— Patrick Pynes, Ph.D.

You can also fill out the contact form on this page to share your name, email, and details about what you're researching.

Frequently Asked Questions

What services does Ancestral Roots Consulting provide?

Offerings include consulting, genealogical research, special projects research, writing, and presentations. Custom work is available too, provided the project involves some aspect of genealogy, history, and/or kinship studies.

How does pricing work?

The rate is $25.00 per hour. Work can be handled hourly or by the project/job. Standard research reports on a single individual or family typically start at a $100.00 minimum.

What does a standard research report contain?

Standard research reports generally contain a research narrative with source citations, research highlights, copies of documents uncovered during the research, and suggestions for further research.

Is a custom project possible?

Yes. Custom work can be shaped to your specific needs. You and Patrick will work together to set the project's goals, deliverables, and price.

How can I get started or ask a question?

Email [email protected] or use the contact form on this page to describe what you're researching.

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Every project begins with a conversation about what you hope to learn. From there, research is carried out with careful attention to sources and citations, so the findings you receive are documented and easy to follow. Whether you're tracing a single ancestor or planning a larger community or historical study, the work is shaped around your goals.