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Family history research that connects you with them.

Virtual genealogy databases can leave the casual family historian with lingering questions. Many sources of information remain unindexed online and require specialized knowledge to access and interpret. In-depth research assistance from an experienced genealogist can help you discover the true stories of your ancestors.

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Personal service from an experienced researcher

Family research is, in its essence, personal. Large genealogy databases and companies often lack the ability to provide comprehensive assistance that truly puts your family first. I’m passionate about working directly with you to provide answers to your biggest unsolved genealogical questions.

Testimonials

  • Jane Wolfe, client

    "In the fall of 2024, we traveled to Ireland for our first visit. One item on our itinerary included an effort to find the church where my great-great-grandfather was baptized. Thanks to Matt's efforts and information, we were able to find the church!

    All Matt had at the outset of our trip was the name, a date of birth, and some records of my family in Canada. From there, he used his expertise to identify the specific townland where my great-great-grandfather was born in Ireland in 1834.

    I would highly encourage others who are making similar journeys to be well prepared in advance, and to seek the guidance, research, and support from Matt. Without his guidance, we would have likely driven in circles and not been successful in finding our relatives. We look forward to our next journey and wish other travelers the same success that we enjoyed!"

  • Glenn Wilson, client

    "I worked with Matt Rhodes in obtaining my Irish citizenship. Matt was very professional and detailed in walking me through this process. We needed to provide numerous documents and there was constant communication between Matthew, myself, and the Irish government to make this happen.

    My maternal grandparents came from Ireland and it was a lifelong goal to be able to obtain my citizenship. I would not have been able to fulfill this dream without Matthew's knowledge and guidance. He is a true professional."

  • Tracy Black, client

    "The process of uncovering my family's Irish heritage with Matt was a pleasure. Matt was able to provide a lot of great context and shared really interesting learnings with my family and I ahead of our trip to Ireland. My family had always been proud of our Irish background, but seeing documentation and long-lost photography from our ancestors was a life-changing experience. Matt helped us organize our trip accordingly, so we could visit the areas that our family originated from. It's important to note that my family are a bunch of loud Americans from New Jersey, they don't sit down and listen to instruction or information well, but Matt was able to get through to them. He's patient and passionate, and extremely knowledgeable. I look forward to planning our next trip to Ireland with Matt's help."

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Remember - no research question is too small. Whether you need a single document located or a family tree started from scratch, I’d love to share how I can help.