Work With Me to Solve the Mysteries in Your Family Tree

Expert genealogy and DNA research services tailored to your story

Whether you’re a hobbyist stuck on a brick wall or just received DNA results you don’t understand, I’m here to help you make sense of it all. Let’s uncover the story behind the names, places, and faces.

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My Services

I specialize in helping individuals and families build out their family trees, untangle confusing DNA matches, and discover the stories that make your ancestry meaningful.

With experience in both traditional genealogical research and genetic genealogy, I provide approachable, professional support tailored to your goals.

Here’s how we can work together:

DNA Match Analysis

Confused by your AncestryDNA, MyHeritage or GEDmatch results? Let me help you turn cousin matches into clear family lines.

Family Tree Building

I’ll research your family lines and provide sourced trees and reports you can share with your family or upload to genealogy platforms.

Starter Tree – $150

  • 4 generations (you, parents, grandparents, great-grandparents)

  • Sourced names, dates, locations

  • Includes basic family tree + summary report
    (approx. 3 hours)

Ancestral Line Research – Starting at $400

  • One direct line traced back 4–7 generations

  • Includes family tree, citations, and narrative-style family summary

  • Add-ons available for multiple lines or custom goals
    (approx. 9 hours)

Unknown Parentage or Brick Walls

Not sure where to turn next in your research? I offer personalized case reviews to help you move forward with confidence.

Case Review and Research Plan — $75

  • Discuss your goals, research so far, and what you’re hoping to find

  • Detailed step-by-step written plan tailored to your case

  • Useful whether you hire me for further work or continue solo

Don’t think your situation fits a package? No problem.

Let’s have a quick chat and go over the details of your case. Custom short- and long-term pricing available.

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.