A Professional Genealogist Can Help

We all have them – our very own unique family trees. Finding them, now that’s the challenging part! With a bit of detective work, many of our ancestors can be found residing amongst the most fascinating of branches. Their lives begin to unfold as we discover them in land records, census records, birth, marriage and death records, county histories, etc. Their story becomes our story and our lives take on more meaning because of them. Our roots grow deeper and deeper and we soon learn that we can weather just about anything because we have ancestors who did too!

But where do we start? Do you imagine yourself having to spend hours and hours squinting at roll after roll of microfilm, pouring over dusty volumes in the library, and endlessly copying charts and group sheets? That’s where I can help. My dedication to family history work goes back more than 20 years. I love the work! There is nothing more rewarding than bringing to life those elusive ancestors.

Diane Berry, Genealogist

Diane is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists and has attended many genealogical conferences and seminars. She is dedicated to keeping up-to-date on the latest research techniques, including the internet. In addition, Diane has assisted patrons with their genealogical research in a Family History Center for eight years. She has 25 years experience in the research of 18th, 19th, and 20th century US records, Civil War records, colonial records, government and land records, census records, LDS records, vital records (birth, marriage, death records), probate records, and Scottish research (including parish records, civil registration, and census records).

Expert Research at an Affordable Price

Let Diane assist you with on-site research in the state of Utah (including cemetery photography) as well as research at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, the largest genealogical library in the world.

Rates: $30.00 per hour plus expenses. Expenses include the cost of copies and postage, fees required for ordering legal documents (such as birth, marriage, and death certificates), and travel expenses for on-site research. An initial $300.00 retainer fee will provide 10 hours of research. Research time includes:

• The analysis of your genealogical goals

• The examination of pertinent records

• The writing of reports (including pedigree charts, family group sheets, computer data entry, gedcom files)

Contact Information

Contact Diane Berry for help with your family tree.