Maria Castro
- Family History Research
- Writing /Publishing
- Dual Citizenship
- Family History Research
- Immigration / Naturalization
- Military
- Tutor / Coach
- Author/Writer
- Document Translation
- Dual Citizenship
- Forensic Research
- Heir & Probate Search
- House Historian / Local History
- Handwriting / Palaeography
With decades of experience in genealogical and family history research, I specialise in tracing family lines across Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands, and Spain. My multilingual capabilities — including reading historical records in English, German, Dutch, French and Spanish — allow me to work with primary sources across several centuries. My analytical approach to evidence and sourcing has been recognised through WikiTree's pre-1700 and pre-1500 certifications, awarded to researchers who demonstrate rigorous standards in identifying and correctly interpreting reliable historical sources.
My research goes beyond names and dates. I place ancestors in their historical context, producing narrative family histories supported by primary source documentation that bring the past to life for my clients.
I also offer forensic genealogical research for complex cases involving conflicting evidence or broken lines, and heir and probate research support.
I love working with hobbyist genealogists who want to learn how to find things — helping them navigate records, databases and repositories to develop their own research confidence.
- 19th Century
- 18th Century
- 17th Century
- 16th Century and Earlier