Before We Begin?


‘A single leaf working alone provides no shade’

~ Chuck Page

Is there a mystery, or a riddle or even an absurdity within those gnarled branches and fallen leaves of your family history tree?

Are you intrigued or perplexed about your ancestors?

Or are you in search of that final resting place of an ancestor from Yorkshire or beyond?

As a professional genealogist with an interest in tombstone symbolism – could I be just THE family history sleuth you need by your side?


Why not enjoy a FREE no obligation consultation with me to chat about working together?

I am happy to chat by Zoom, telephone or by email.


Hallo! Salve! Bonjour! Hola! Shalom! Namaste! Hello!


Hello! And welcome to my world as The Dead Sleuth.

As every research commission is as unique as the person who is requesting it – I offer an initial thirty minute FREE consultation to ensure that I am the perfect sleuth to undertake any research of your behalf.

I am happy to chat with you either by Zoom, Whatsapp, or telephone.

You are also welcome to contact me by email or through the message board.

However, if like me, you have a passion for lovely notepaper and a fine pen – you are welcome to write by #SnailMail my registered business address.

The initial consultation is to understanD:

I. What you would like to achieve by way of research.

II. Understanding the research that is required, and how this may be undertaken.

III. The research that you or someone else may have already undertaken.

IV. Any other information that you may wish to share to me. This could include information scribbled within a family bible or a photograph of your family. Perhaps you have an old death certificate or a copy of a baptismal record? Or you’ve discovered a newspaper story about an ancestor or is there some truth about an old family tale?

V. To provide an estimate of the time required.

the Terms and conditions of the initial consultation:

I. There is no obligation on YOUR behalf after our initial consultation if you do not wish to consult with me any further.

II. There is no obligation on OUR behalf after our initial consultation should I not wish to undertake any research on your behalf.

III. If your research requirements are unrealistic – I will advise you of this.

IV. If there is another genealogist, or historian more appropriate to undertake your research – I will advise you of this.

addendum:

The research I undertake on behalf of clients primarily concerns those who are no longer living.

If I am to undertake research on your behalf of a person still living – I would ask that you message me in the first instance.

drop Me a line?


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