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Reconstructing lives, not just lineages.

Family history is more than names and dates—it is the story of real people and the lives they lived.
Through a combination of meticulous documentary research and advanced DNA analysis, complex family questions are resolved and ancestral lives reconstructed with accuracy and depth.
Findings are presented as fully sourced reports alongside engaging, contextualised narratives that bring ancestors to life.
The result is not just information, but a deeper understanding of identity, connection, and the stories that shape a family.

Geographic Specialities
Australia, Ireland and the United Kingdom (England, Wales, Scotland)

Testimonials
"Absolutely over the moon with your report, thank you so much." P.M.
"I just wanted to say thank you so much for helping us discover this information.  It really has been a healing process, and closing of a loop, especially for my mum, so thank you." R.K.
"Thank you so much for that, how brilliant." R.M.
"Absolutely so emotional reading the report, what a story lol it brings so much clarity." S.H.
"Samantha did a great job in locating lost cousins. She is friendly, fast and thorough. I’d have no hesitation in recommending her." K.S.
"I received the hard copy of your Austral Salon Research on Tuesday – thank you. I have several more family history avenues to explore and, as said, hope that you will be able to help me again in the future – I will be in touch a bit before mid next year to see how you are placed then. I am very pleased with what you have done for me." G.S.
"Thank you Samantha. It is all wonderful." C.M.
 

Publications/Media
Genealogical articles published in the APG Quarterly journal.

Lectures
Multiple presentations online and in person.

Repositories
Public Record Office of Victoria
State Library of Victoria
Can visit any repository in Victoria on request.

Research Time Periods

• 20th Century
• 19th Century
• 18th Century
• 17th Century

Languages
English

Honorifics/Credentials
MAAGRA - Member of the Australasian Association of Genealogists and Record Agents

Certificates

• Diploma of Family History - University of Tasmania
• Professional Learning Certificate in Genealogical Studies (Genetic Genealogy) - International Institute of Genealogical Studies
• Professional Learning Certificate in Genealogical Studies (Australian Records)  - International Institute of Genealogical Studies
• Professional Learning Certificate in Genealogical Studies (Irish Records)  - International Institute of Genealogical Studies
• Professional Learning Certificate in Genealogical Studies (English Records)  - International Institute of Genealogical Studies
• Professional Learning Certificate in Genealogical Studies (Methodology) - International Institute of Genealogical Studies
• Advanced Certificate in Professional Development - International Institute of Genealogical Studies

Affiliations
AAGRA (Committee of Management and Membership Subcommittee)
APG - ANZ Chapter member
Genealogical Society of Victoria - Midlands and East Anglia SIG (Co-Convenor)
Guild of One-Name Studies - member
Society of Genealogists - member
Member of multiple family history societies in the UK
Facebook - moderator at The Genealogy Squad
 

Degrees
Bachelor of Science - Deakin University