Every root has a record every record a clue.
I can't wait to see what your Family story reveals to you.
Every root has a record every record a clue.
I can't wait to see what your Family story reveals to you.
Your Family History, Researched with Care
Discover Your roots - packages
Hidden Roots
Branching Out Together
Branching Out Together
Time Investment: ~15 to 20 hours of focused research. (5 hours prep time included).
Overview
Designed to tackle a single, targeted research question rather than an expansive family tree.
Focus Areas
The Branches (Brick Walls): Shattering a stubborn obstacle or tracing an elusive ancestor.
Lineage & DNA: Resolving a specific DNA match or unkno
Time Investment: ~15 to 20 hours of focused research. (5 hours prep time included).
Overview
Designed to tackle a single, targeted research question rather than an expansive family tree.
Focus Areas
The Branches (Brick Walls): Shattering a stubborn obstacle or tracing an elusive ancestor.
Lineage & DNA: Resolving a specific DNA match or unknown parentage case.
Archival Retrieval: Retrieving physical documents—such as land deeds, probate files, or military records—from local and regional archives.
Deliverables
Research Report: A clear, concise report detailing all findings and conclusions.
Search Logs: Full transparency into every repository and record set searched.
Digital Records: High-resolution digital copies of all retrieved original documents.
Branching Out Together
Branching Out Together
Branching Out Together
Time Investment: ~20 to 30 total client interaction and analysis hours (5 to 10 hours prep time included).
Overview
A collaborative coaching model where you partner directly with a professional genealogist. Instead of taking over the project completely, we guide you step-by-step through researching your own family history.
Focus Areas
The Bra
Time Investment: ~20 to 30 total client interaction and analysis hours (5 to 10 hours prep time included).
Overview
A collaborative coaching model where you partner directly with a professional genealogist. Instead of taking over the project completely, we guide you step-by-step through researching your own family history.
Focus Areas
The Branches (Self-Guided Researchers): Ideal for enthusiasts or hobbyists who want to do the work themselves but need expert guidance to avoid mistakes or evaluate tricky evidence.
Skill Building & Navigation: Designed for clients who are stuck on how to navigate specific databases, land records, or DNA tools.
Deliverables
1-on-1 Coaching Sessions: Live video chat or in-person guidance scheduled on a bi-weekly or monthly basis.
Actionable Research Plans: Custom "Next Steps" roadmaps and action items for you to complete between sessions.
Expert Document Review: Pre-meeting evidence analysis and review of documents you’ve uncovered.
Toolkit & Templates: Custom worksheets, search logs, and source citation guides tailored to your specific project.
The Single Lineage
Branching Out Together
Time Investment: ~30 to 45 hours of full-service research. (5 to 10 hours prep time included).
Overview
Traces a single family line (e.g., direct paternal surname line or direct maternal branch) back through 4 to 5 generations.
Focus Areas
The Branches (Single Lineage): Perfect for first-time clients looking for a fully done-for-you entry po
Time Investment: ~30 to 45 hours of full-service research. (5 to 10 hours prep time included).
Overview
Traces a single family line (e.g., direct paternal surname line or direct maternal branch) back through 4 to 5 generations.
Focus Areas
The Branches (Single Lineage): Perfect for first-time clients looking for a fully done-for-you entry point into their family history.
Surname Studies: Ideal for researching a single surname of historical or personal significance.
Deliverables
Narrative Research Report: A formal report detailing your family line with fully cited ancestor profiles.
Lineage Charts: Professionally organized pedigree charts and family group sheets.
Digital Records: An organized digital archive of all supporting records uncovered during research.
The Heritage Tree
Time Investment: ~45 to 65 hours of full-service research. (15 to 20 hours prep time included).
Overview
A deep dive into both maternal and paternal lines, combining documentary record analysis with genetic genealogy.
Focus Areas
The Branches (Full Family Tree): Building out a complete 4 to 6 generation family trees across all grandparent lin
Time Investment: ~45 to 65 hours of full-service research. (15 to 20 hours prep time included).
Overview
A deep dive into both maternal and paternal lines, combining documentary record analysis with genetic genealogy.
Focus Areas
The Branches (Full Family Tree): Building out a complete 4 to 6 generation family trees across all grandparent lines.
Genetic Genealogy: Integrating DNA segment matching and triangulation directly with historical records.
Deliverables
Narrative Family History: An extensive report detailing both sides of your family.
Lineage Charts & DNA Tables: Integrated lineage charts alongside cross-referenced DNA analysis tables.
Digital Repository: An organized digital archive of all historical records uncovered.
GEDCOM File: A custom digital tree file ready to import into your preferred software or platform.
The Ancestral Legacy
Time Investment: ~75 to 100+ hours of multi-phase research. (15 to 20 hours prep time included).
Overview
An exhaustive, multi-generational project that contextualizes family history within broader socio-historical settings—including migration patterns, military service, local land development, and community history.
Focus Areas
The Branche
Time Investment: ~75 to 100+ hours of multi-phase research. (15 to 20 hours prep time included).
Overview
An exhaustive, multi-generational project that contextualizes family history within broader socio-historical settings—including migration patterns, military service, local land development, and community history.
Focus Areas
The Branches (Milestone Keepsakes): Ideal for milestone gifts such as major anniversaries, landmark birthdays, or retirements.
Lineage Society Qualification: Complete lineage documentation prepared for formal applications (e.g., DAR/SAR).
Deliverables
Custom Family History Book: A published, beautifully bound volume featuring ancestor biographies and document scans.
Archival Wall Chart: A high-quality, printed display chart of your complete tree.
Digital Repository: A fully organized digital archive of all supporting records.
Reveal Presentation: A formal video presentation or live reveal session to walk through your history.
**DNA Testing is an additional cost**
A Partnership That Brings Your Story to Life
We grew up with the same stories and the same curiosity—but followed different paths. Michelle dove into records and roots. Monica explored routes and meaningful places. Together, we combine both worlds to create a one‑of‑a‑kind experience that connects people to their history and the places that shaped it.
Choose Your Package
Choose your package to uncover your family history—designed for you, by you.
Choose Your Journey
Choose your journey—whether it’s inspired by a single ancestor, an ancestral line, or a location woven through your family’s story.
Travel Partnership & Discount
When Rut’s Roots and Routes Travel plans your trip, you’ll receive 15% off the family history package you selected.