Genealogical and Historical
Research Services

Genealogy Classes

Marian Pierre-Louis, the principal researcher for Fieldstone Historic Research, teaches several genealogy classes in community education programs around Norfolk County, Massachusetts. Come learn the basics from an enthusiastic instructor!

Fall 2008 Class Schedule / Lecture Schedule

Document Retrieval

Fieldstone Historic Research provides document retrieval of deeds, probate records, census records, naturalization records and historical vital records among others. Document retrieval is provided for the following repositories: NARA Northeast Region Facility in Waltham, MA; The Massachusetts Registry of Deeds in Suffolk, Middlesex, Norfolk and Bristol Counties; Probate courts in Greater Boston; and The Massachusetts State Archives. The cost is $25 per document. Discounts are available for multiple documents at the same repository. Delivery of the documents includes hard copies sent by mail and/or electronic copies by email. CD-roms can be requested for a $10 extra charge. The document retrieval service is for existing documents. If you don't know whether a document exists please request the research service charged at an hourly rate.

Research and Analysis Services

Consulting

Fieldstone Historic Research provides consultations for individuals who need review of their research progress. Consultations are particularly helpful for those experiencing "brick walls" in their research and need suggestions for further research. A one hour consultation costs $40.

Genealogical Research and Analysis

Fieldstone Historic Research accepts both large and small genealogical research projects. Projects begin with a free initial consultation to determine the scope of the project. If both parties agree to proceed then projects are charged on an hourly basis with a three hour minimum. A $120 retainer must be provided for projects to start the work. Upon completion of the original scope of work a review will be performed and both parties can discuss whether further research would be beneficial.

Genealogical and Historical Websites

Fieldstone Historic Research can provide website development and maintenance services for our existing research clients. Services available include domain name registration, website design, exporting of family history data to html format, photo album creation and website maintenance. For example sites visit www.portmango.com and The Medway Historical Society. If you are considering creating a website here is a website development outline that will help you get started. If you are considering putting photos on your site you might want to read these photo scanning tips.

Expectations

Fieldstone Historic Research will make every effort to help you realize your research goals. However, in some instances, historical documents may not be available or in existence. The research summary report will detail which documents and records were researched and what was found.

Limitations

Fieldstone Historic Research does not perform research on living individuals. Fieldstone Historic Research also does not perform research on the biological parents or families of adopted children.