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.
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