Discover Your Roots - Grow Your Branches
Specialising in Anglo-American Connections
Where Is Your Ancestral Home?
Would you like to learn about - or even visit - the places where generations of your ancestors were born?
Roots and Branches can discover the history of the towns and villages where they made their lives - the places they lived, worked and worshipped.
Would you like to find where they are buried - or why they left to make new lives elsewhere?
Did you know that, far from being poor, at least half of the early English settlers in America came from well-off families of high status, who owned land and property in England? Often they were, as one historian noted "the surplus sons of the nobility."
Some of our clients have even been able to sleep in the houses which were their ancestral homes, another attended a church service in a 12th century church built by their ancestors - seated on pews where their ancestors sat.
In contrast, another family found the church where their illegitimate foundling ancestor was left as a baby.
Sent to the 'colonies' as a boy, he rose to be a leader, and founded his own dynasty, achieving respect and riches which his desperate mother could never have dreamed of when she left him in a basket on those cold stone steps where, 300 years later, her 12 x great grand-daughter took photographs of her own children.
Blood Is Thicker Than Water (and paper)
When DNA Makes Sense Of Family Legends
To test or not to test? That is a question we can't answer for you, because for every ten individuals who are fascinated by the stories which unfold as those results are delivered, there is another person who is traumatised by unsuspected revelations - or disappointed when science confirms they do not belong to the group they have identified as, sometimes for decades.
As family detectives, we believe that truth is far more fascinating than fiction - and those tests can often make sense of family legends which might otherwise be discounted or even forgotten.
While you are deciding whether to take a DNA test, it may be wise to consider that you and your ancestors are part of history. The detective work which we do together will be a lasting legacy, handed down for generations to come. In our opinion, it is best that this history is as honest as possible.
A Voyage Of Discovery
Dedicated to Uncovering Your Family's Past
At Roots And Branches, we specialize in tracing family history, creating family trees, and providing insights into family lineage and history. With a focus on Anglo-American connections, our genealogist and historian has been offering professional services for two years, making fascinating discoveries that have helped countless clients connect with their past.
We believe that everyone has a unique story to tell and we're dedicated to helping you uncover yours. Our approach is comprehensive and tailored to your specific needs, combining traditional genealogical research with storytelling and visual content to bring your family's history to life. Contact us today to see how we can help you discover your roots.
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