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• Family History Research

Family History Research

Unraveling the intricate tapestry of your family's heritage requires a dedicated and experienced professional genealogist. With decades of expertise in this captivating field, I possess a wealth of knowledge in researching family histories and am committed to bringing your ancestors' stories to life.

What sets me apart is my background as a retired lawyer, which provides a unique perspective when delving into court files, wills, probate records, property titles, land grants and patents, and registered documents (such as deeds). My legal training enables me to interpret these records with a keen eye, often revealing hidden connections and stories that others might miss.

Specializing in Canadian genealogy, I have developed an in-depth understanding of the country's historical context and archival resources. This enables me to navigate through the vast amount of information available and extract the most relevant details that connect your family's story to the rich tapestry of Canada's past. But genealogy is not just about gathering facts and data — it's about the result, whether preparing a report answering a specific research question, building the evidentiary record for a citizenship claim, or crafting captivating narratives that transport you through time.

Canadian Citizenship Certificate

If you are a resident or citizen of a country other than Canada and believe you may be a Canadian citizen through a parent, grandparent, or other Canadian ancestor, I can help you assemble and support an application for a Canadian Citizenship Certificate (proof of citizenship) through Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
This process demands exactly the skill set I bring to every file: IRCC requires authentic, verifiable documents from the original issuing authority for every generation in the chain of descent — third-party records and family trees alone are not sufficient. That means locating and obtaining, wherever possible:

• Provincial or territorial birth certificates establishing each parent-child link
• Alternative proofs of birth and parentage when a birth certificate can't be found — hospital records, baptismal records, census returns, or ship manifests
• Citizenship, naturalization, or retention certificates, or proof of British subject or landed immigrant status prior to 1947 (1949 for Newfoundland and Labrador)
• Certified copies from civil registries, vital statistics offices, courts, and archives on both sides of the border,

Contact Me

If you are seeking a professional genealogist who combines extensive research experience, legal knowledge, and the ability to build a well-documented Canadian citizenship claim — or craft a captivating ancestral account — I invite you to get in touch. Let's embark on a journey of discovery together, unraveling and documenting the story of your family's heritage and preserving it for generations to come.
 

Repositories
Library and Archives Canada, Archives of Ontario, Toronto Reference Library

Research Time Periods

• 21st Century
• 20th Century
• 19th Century
• 18th Century

Languages
English

Affiliations
Ontario Genealogy Society, National Genealogical Society

Degrees
BA (Law and Pollical Science), LL.B