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I am a genealogist and researcher with experience across a wide range of subject areas with a capacity that has fine tuned my research, archive and record keeping skills.

My research interests includes 17th, 18th and 19th century history, genealogy, social history, workhouses, rural history, military history in general, the Royal Navy, the merchant navy.  I'm also fascinated by the history of London, religious history, Caribbean and Anglo Indian ancestry and history of science and astronomy.  

Underpinning all this is a love of genealogy, family history and general historical research; all research findings are presented in a clear and comprehensive format.
 
I will carry out your research project, whatever the size or complexity, with passion, intellect and professionalism.  
 

Geographic Specialities
United Kingdom and Ireland
Caribbean
British India to 1949
Nigeria

Testimonials
In a phrase or paragraph how would you summarise the experience from start to finish of commissioning research via Pooles Family Research?

"Highly professional - Jennifer D, Australia    (Nov 2024)     

"On the several occasions I have used the service, I have been entirely satisfied with the experience" - Mr S, England   (Jan 2025)

“Poole's Research Services, has been the unquestioned "best" researcher I have hired in the last fifteen years! He has conducted each research project with a high degree of professionalism, friendliness, along with an economical rate. And, I love the Summary Reports, and his use of DropBox for digital files, provided with each research phase. I never felt I was "loosing my shirt" with any transaction. Our last project was a group project, involving several "Stateside" partners required in-depth research surrounding the lives of our Jamestown colonist ancestors. It was exhilarating to see the digital images of the original documents! Our next project will involve a deeper dive into the earliest parts of the Elizabethan period .. I can't wait for the results! Great job Alex! - Doug L - NC, USA (May 2025)

Additional specialities or search keywords
Jewish, British India, British Army, RAF, Royal Navy, Merchant Navy

Publications/Media
I have been involved in research projects for these two recently published books: "The Half Shilling Curate" - by Sarah Reay "Esther

The Extraordinary True Story of the First Fleet Girl Who Became First Lady of the Colony" by Jessica North

Repositories
Berkshire Record Office,
British Library,
Guildhall Library, London
London Metropolitan Archives
Society of Genealogists' Library
London,Surrey History Centre, Surrey,
The National Archives (TNA),
Any Local Archive UK

Research Time Periods

• 21st Century
• 20th Century
• 19th Century
• 18th Century
• 17th Century
• 16th Century and Earlier

Languages
Basic French (Reading Only), German, Latin, Spanish, Yoruba

Honorifics/Credentials
BSc (Econ) International History - London School of Economics and Political Science

Affiliations
Society of Genealogists, London

Degrees
Bsc (Econ) (International History)