Work With Me to Solve the Mysteries in Your Family Tree

Family Tree Starter Session

$99 CAD
Ideal if you want a clear, sourced family tree to preserve your family’s legacy.

This package is perfect for those just starting out—or anyone who wants to leave behind a keepsake for children and grandchildren. I’ll research and compile a three-generation family tree (you and your siblings, your parents, and grandparents) with accurate names, dates, and places, plus a short summary you can share.

What’s included:

  • Research for three generations

  • Verified names, dates, and locations

  • Simple, easy-to-read family tree (PDF)

  • Brief summary report of your findings

  • $50 credit toward any future services

This is a popular gift idea or personal keepsake for future generations.

Lineage Research Package

$299 CAD
Perfect if you want to trace one family line back through the generations.

Whether you’re curious about your mother’s maternal roots or your father’s paternal line, this in-depth research package traces one direct family line back 4–6 generations. You’ll receive a detailed, narrative-style report with family history highlights, a full tree, and all citations.

What’s included:

  • Research of one direct family line (4–6 generations)

  • Family tree (PDF) with sources and citations

  • Narrative report with key dates, locations, and ancestral context

  • Optional Zoom or phone review

Add-ons available for multiple lines or specific research goals.

Ancestral Deep Dive

$595 CAD
Best for complex family histories or exploring multiple generations in depth.

This full-service research package is ideal if you want to explore several generations, multiple branches, or dig into a specific historical event or migration in your family’s past. Whether you’re looking to document your family’s story or solve long-standing questions, I’ll deliver a detailed, carefully sourced report tailored to your goals.

What’s included:

  • Research across multiple lines or up to 7+ generations of a specific family line

  • Comprehensive family tree (PDF) with documentation

  • Fully written report with visuals, citations, and historical context

  • Optional Zoom or phone review

Not Sure Where to Start?

Custom Packages Available

I offer free consultations to help you decide which service fits your situation. You’re welcome to ask questions, share what you know, and tell me what you’re hoping to find out. Book your 20 minute consultation now.

Why Work With Me?

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I’m Lauryn, a genealogist and DNA researcher based in Edmonton, Alberta. I specialize in helping everyday family historians make sense of cousin matches, break down brick walls, and tell the stories hidden in their DNA.

Whether you’ve tested with AncestryDNA, MyHeritage, or another service, I can help you turn those matches into meaningful discoveries.

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Testimonials

  • This is AMAZING!! Your report is so thorough and detailed but you’ve also made it really easy to read and follow. This is way more than we ever thought we could find out and I can’t thank you enough for all your diligent research so far. I’m excited to see if we can uncover more!

    -Victoria P, Nova Scotia

  • I absolutely love how Lauryn explores my family's history through such an empathetic lens. She gives so much historical context to all the data she finds, so we can really try to understand the "why" behind my ancestors' stories!

    -Kaylyn S, Toronto, Ontario

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Just book a free consultation! Before we chat, I’ll ask you to share a brief summary of your goals—whether you’re working with DNA results, stuck on a particular ancestor, or just starting from scratch.

  • I use a mix of civil registrations, census records, immigration records, historical newspapers, church registers, and online family trees (carefully evaluated). If we’re working with DNA, I’ll also look at shared matches and segment data when available.

    Lauryn will also build an Ancestry tree for you with collaborator access under your own Ancestry account. All clients will receive a GEDCOM export of their tree. You can upload this file to many family research websites to continue building your tree.

  • Yes! I love untangling tough research problems. While not every question has a clear answer, I’ll always be honest about the likelihood of success and work with you to build a targeted plan. Many clients start with a 3–5 hour package and expand from there.

  • Absolutely. I work with clients across Canada, the U.S., and beyond. My research focus is mostly on North American and Western European ancestries, but I’m happy to explore records from other regions as needed.

  • No problem! I’ll guide you through every step and deliver easy-to-read results, even if you’ve never used a genealogy website before. We can meet by Zoom, or I can send everything by email.

  • All research includes a written summary of findings, a list of sources used, and any relevant charts, visuals, or tree files (e.g. GEDCOM export.) I always explain how I arrived at conclusions so you can follow along or continue your own research afterward.