As a professional genealogist I know where and how to research. Starting with Births, Marriages and Deaths, then onto further investigation into Parish records, Military records etc. Not every search will provide positive results and these need to be recorded with equal importance. I believe it’s worth exploring all avenues to create your own unique research.
Why not make the most of my large network of genealogical contacts nationwide and beyond? I can readily access all major on-line genealogy websites and record offices in Cambridge, Essex and Suffolk plus London and further afield archives by agreement.
Have you reached a point in your own research where you need a little help? Do you need a second opinion? From reviewing existing research to suggesting new avenues of research, I can slot in where you need me and help with the next steps.
I offer expertise, creativity and a personal customer service.
With strong attention to detail, skills and professional knowledge, I know where to research and when to explore alternative routes.
Being a recognised member of leading industry organisations helps to keep me up to date with all the latest news and trends, which reflects in my efficient working practices.
With no off-the-shelf services to sell, I will always put your requirements first and look to provide the best information and if required fully support you along the way.
You can be confident in what you’re getting and trust your budget however large or small, is in safe hands.
Karen Young
• MSc Genealogical, Palaeographic & Heraldic Studies
• BA (Hons) History and English
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Learn about your ancestors – where they lived and their occupations. I can help you build a wider picture of their individual lives.
Trace your ancestry from a particular era – was a great uncle in the Boer War? Why did a past family member immigrate to Canada?
Access to records dating back to 1837 when compulsory Civil Registration for Births, Deaths and Marriages was introduced.
Does your family need help to decipher a coat of arms?
Not sure what steps to take next? I can help you to decide where to look next and what details to look for.
Language or handwriting hard to understand? I can help to decipher text and handwriting?
These essential records can be searched both in the UK and in many other countries including Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the USA.
A special birthday or anniversary approaching? The gift of a professionally researched and presented family history could be just the bespoke gift you are searching for.
Trace the history of your present home. Who were the previous residents? What was the house used for? Was there a famous past owner?
Discover more – contact Karen Young Genealogist Now!
The ability to research a family tree depends on a number of factors; the survival of records, the condition of historical documents, the popularity of a surname, migration patterns, and even the social standing of an ancestor. Having a professional, qualified and personal service will help you get the results you want and possibly progress your research back to at least the early 1800s/late 1700s.
"Karen was a delight to work with, always considerate with the confidential information she revealed"
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"The final results were all very detailed with easy to understand documents – excellent work!"
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Trace your family from yesteryear.
Give the gift of your family history to future generations.
How far back do you wish to delve?
From a soldier or policeman to a weaver. Have any skills been passed from generation to generation?
What is your family's story? Where did the journey begin or end?
Are you looking for a particular relative – Grandparents, Great Uncles, Cousins...?
Look into a certain era of your family history or search local history.
Explore your family line as far back as you can – 1800, 1700...
Why not follow the female relatives in your family, great aunts, great great grand mothers?
Providing you with the information you need to create your family tree.
Offering 10 years of experience in family history and genealogical research, I provide a clearly written report of the research, in printed and digital formats, detailing the research carried out, a description of sources used and the results of the research with recommendations for future research for each and every project.
From start to finish I pride myself on the quality of service I can and do offer my clients.
Tapping into a wealth of experience I keep you up to date with any discoveries I unearth along the way.
Interested in investigating your family tree – contact me for more information TODAY!
Having all the correct qualifications in place and regular updates from leading industry figures I am confident in what is expected as above and beyond the level of competency and ethics expected to fulfill any research undertaken and abide to the codes of conduct of the professional organisations I am a member of.