Ancestor Trace

For many people, doing genealogy work involves little more than searching Mormon Church genealogy records and filling in blank family tree or genealogy chart. However, family history work involves much more than a simple ancestor trace. As the name implies, it involves history and it involves families. So while doing an ancestor trace is frequently an important and necessary part of genealogy work, there is more to it than that.

Heirlines Family History and Genealogy

Heirlines is a professional genealogy company founded by certified and accredited genealogist James W. Petty. Having over thirty years experience in professional genealogy, Petty understands the many purposes of genealogy work, what it involves, and that it's an eternally ongoing process. As such, Petty designed Heirlines to meet the needs of genealogists at all stages of the family history process.

Preliminary Services

Survey and Analysis
If you re ready to take on the demands of genealogy work but aren t sure where to start, Heirlines' Survey and Analysis service is a good start. The genealogy researchers at Heirlines will search computer databases and the basic sources available at the Family History Library of Utah to help you determine what sources are available for your family research. After analyzing the information, they will make a recommendation for how you should begin.

Evaluation of Prior Research
For genealogists whose relatives have already embarked on genealogy work and performed an ancestor trace or two, the professional genealogists at Heirlines will review the results of previous researchers to see what they have accomplished and make recommendations about where and how to go for future research.

Concurrent Services

If you've already begun working on an ancestor trace, Heirlines offers more specialized services that you may find useful when you find yourself in an especially sticky situation.

Specific Records Searches
If you ever find yourself in need of searching specific records that you dont have the time or resources to access, Heirlines can do it for you. They will search census records, Native American records, probate records, military records, or immigration and naturalization records.

Professional Assistance Services
If you're held up in your ancestor trace by a document you cannot read, Heirlines' Paleography and Translation service may be just what you need. Heirlines can also help you put together a scholarly compilation of your research.

Wherever you are in the process of family history work, Heirlines is ready to provide assistance. Contact Heirlines today for a free consultation so that you can either get started or keep going in the right direction.