Maryland’s Eastern Shore & Delaware genealogy research
Your family’s past.
A clearer picture.
Turn an ancestor’s name, a family story, or an unanswered question into a thoughtfully researched account. Roots & Records focuses on family histories rooted in Maryland’s Eastern Shore and Delaware, comparing records and delivering cited findings you can follow.
A free first conversation. One question to begin.
Care for the story.
Respect for the evidence.
- Cited sources, not guesswork
- Clear findings, including uncertainties
- Stories shared only with permission
From question to record
Follow the evidence.
Keep the story.
You don’t need a complete family tree to start. Bring the question that matters to you; we’ll establish a focused direction across Maryland’s Eastern Shore and Delaware and work through what the records can tell us.
A story worth passing on
An optional family story card turns the findings into a concise keepsake. Any public sharing happens only with your permission.
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Choose one meaningful question
Begin with a free 15-minute fit call, then define the ancestor, relationship, or family detail you want to investigate.
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Review records. Compare evidence.
Research brings sources together, checks how they relate, and distinguishes supported conclusions from unresolved possibilities.
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Receive findings you can revisit
Your delivery includes cited findings and practical next steps, so you know what was learned and where the trail might lead next.
Research options
Start small. Go deeper.
Choose a starting point after your fit call. Research may uncover answers, new questions, or gaps in the surviving records.
Assessment
Review your question and available information to identify a sensible research direction.
$75
Focused research
Investigate one defined question through record review and evidence comparison, with cited findings and next steps.
$250
Extended research
Explore a question in greater depth or continue a promising trail from earlier findings.
$500
Available appointments & research services
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Every search starts somewhere
What would you like to know about your family?
Bring a name, a story, or a question. A free 15-minute fit call helps us decide where to begin.
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