FINDDEMBONES

Judith I. Brooks
Professional Genealogist

"You cannot escape the fact that your ancestors were human beings, not merely names which have survived in musty old records.  They lived and breathed, had their joys and pleasures, their trials and tribulations, their work and play, however different these may have been from yours.  Moreover, you will find that they, obscurely or prominently, took their part in the affairs of their times and contributed in some way to the development of civilization.  By learning more about them and their times you'll be the wiser in knowing "how we got this way" -- Humrich family

              Memberships              

Association of Professional Genealogists (with adherence to code of ethics)
Southern California Chapter of APG
National Genealogical Society 
         Southern California Genealogical Society    
North San Diego County Genealogical Society

Hourly Rate on all research projects is $25.00 plus expenses.  This rate is for time spent on initial evaLuation, actual research and Summary report preparation and does not include any travel time when local.  (Recommend 4 hour blocks at a time)

Expenses include:   

- Archive access fees
- Copies of records from public and private repositories
- Microfilm rentals
- Photocopies
- Personal vehicle mileage outside of San Diego County
- Travel expenses if out of area (will not perform without prior approval of client)


Client information needed:  

- All contact information
- Primary research goal
- As much information that can be provided as to family to be researched.  The more specific and accurate the information is, the better it   is for me to find a link to your ancestors and to focus on missing information rather than repeat research already completed.
 

Research blocks:

Research projects are conducted in "research blocks" that are pre-set amounts of "time plus expenses", that are determined by the client.  A 50% deposit is required for each research block.  The balance is due at the conclusion of the project, after the client receives the final report.  A client is free to conclude a rearch project prior to their deposit being used for research time or expenses, and remaining balance of the deposit will be refunded to the client within 15 days.

Contract: 

An online contract option should be available early in 2010.  In the meantime, contact me at my email and I will forward one to you.