Rhonda R. McClure -- Research Services

My extensive research in celebrity genealogy has given me solid experience in most of the United States as well as Canada, France and Italy, though my regional specialties are New England, New York, Midwest and Southern states. In addition to these regions, there are certain research specialties including immigrant research (going beyond the basic passenger lists), Native American research, compiling of family histories, and editing.

Specific research problems should be accompanied by:

• Family group sheet, Pedigree chart and, if available, genealogy format (Register or Record) detailing the family in question OR a PC-compatible disk containing a GEDCOM of the family.
• Detailed listing of resources already viewed (this is to avoid duplication of research, though if deemed necessary previous resources will be rechecked).
• Detailed description of exactly what problem the client wishes resolved.
  

Long term genealogy projects should be accompanied by the following information:

• Copies of any family group sheets, pedigree charts, or other family history papers already in existence and/or a GEDCOM PC-compatible disk.
• Detailed description of lines of particular importance that the client wishes to be a top priority, as well as indications of any hereditary societies the client wishes to join, apply to, etc.
• Indication if the client wishes the completed database back in a GEDCOM format in addition to printed reports.

For clients wishing the PC-compatible computerization of their ancestry, they should send the following:

• Copies of all genealogy records (family group sheets, genealogy format, etc.). Please DO NOT send originals.
• Information on the program they are planning on using themselves, if known. I use PAF and Ultimate Family Tree, but can create a GEDCOM file for importing to other programs. I also have Generations, The Master Genealogist and Family Tree Maker.

 For rates, please contact me at rhondam@thegenealogist.com.