Genetic Mysteries & DNA
Resolving adoptee lines, unknown grandparents, and complex autosomal DNA match clusters.
- Unknown parentage & adoptee searches
- Match clustering & relationship mapping
- AncestryDNA, 23andMe, MyHeritage & FTDNA results
Private Services
Heritage research & DNA mysteries, resolved
Custom research for individuals, adoptees and families who want real answers about where they come from, and who they're connected to.
What we research
Three ways we can help
Every engagement combines archival records with genetic evidence wherever it strengthens the answer.
Bespoke Lineage Research
Tracing your family 3–5 generations back using census, land, military and church records.
- Paternal & maternal lines
- Immigration & place-of-origin research
- Every conclusion fully cited
Living Relative Search
Helping families reconnect with siblings, parents and relatives they've lost touch with.
- Discreet, confidential research
- Birth family & half-sibling searches
- Guidance before any first contact
Packages
Transparent pricing, clearly scoped
Every package begins with a complimentary consultation, and you'll receive a written scope before any work starts.
Genetic Mystery Retainer
Targeted DNA analysis for a specific unanswered question.
$1,500–$2,500
15–20 research hours
- Targeted DNA match analysis
- Relationship mapping & cluster charts
- Written findings report
- Results consultation
Heirloom Heritage Package
Your family's history, researched and bound as a keepsake.
$3,500–$5,500
Multi-generational research
- Comprehensive multi-generational report
- High-resolution visual family trees
- Reproductions of original records
- Custom bound hardcover volume
- Reveal & delivery consultation
Living Relative Search
Locating family members you've lost contact with.
Custom quote
Scoped after consultation
- Initial feasibility assessment
- Records & DNA-assisted search
- Confidential findings report
- Guidance on making contact
The process
Four steps from question to answer
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Consultation & Intake
A complimentary call to define your goals. If you've already tested, we'll arrange a secure transfer of your raw DNA file.
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Archival & Genetic Investigation
We work through courthouse, census, land, military and church records alongside your DNA matches.
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Evidence Synthesis & Verification
Findings are correlated, conflicts resolved, and every conclusion tested against the Genealogical Proof Standard.
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The Reveal & Delivery
Your results are presented in a formal report or bound volume, followed by a walkthrough consultation.
Questions
Frequently asked
I only know a few names. Is that enough to start?
Yes. Many clients begin with little more than a grandparent's name and a rough idea of where they lived. Your consultation will identify the best starting point.
Do I need to take a DNA test?
Not for lineage research, which relies on historical records. For unknown parentage and adoptee cases, DNA is usually essential, and we'll advise which test will be most useful for your question.
I've already tested. What do you need from me?
Usually your raw DNA file or shared access to your match list. After your consultation we'll send simple, secure instructions for your testing company.
How long does research take?
It depends on the question and how accessible the records are. Your written scope will include an estimated timeline, and you'll receive progress updates throughout.
What if the question can't be fully answered?
We'll give you an honest assessment before work begins. If records don't survive or evidence is inconclusive, your report will document exactly what was searched and what was found, so you're never left guessing.
Is my information kept private?
Always. Your family details and results are shared only with you. For living relative searches, we never contact anyone without your explicit permission.
Begin
Ready to uncover your origins?
Book a complimentary 15-minute consultation to discuss your goals and the right package for you.