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DISCOVER YOUR HERITAGE.

Based in West Yorkshire, I have over two decades of experience

in family history research across the UK and Ireland.

If you’re curious about your ancestors but have no idea where to start, looking for a unique gift for a loved one, or need some assistance with your own research, I can help.

I offer a range of packages that include

family trees and ancestry books,

designed to display your ancestors in a way

that will be enjoyed for generations to come.

Below are some reviews from previous clients

who have been delighted with the results,

since I founded Family Trees by Hannah in 2017.

As every family is unique,

I also offer bespoke research services.

So if you have a specific project in mind,

get in touch and I'd love to discuss how I can help you

uncover the stories of your ancestors.

You can also follow me on Facebook where I share the fascinating things I uncover during my research – everything from grim occupations and working-class war heroes to bizarre deaths and grizzly murders!

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REVIEWS

Hannah brought my ancestors to life in a way I never thought possible. It was an exciting adventure into my past and a way to bring my ancestors into the future.

- Mandy

Can't recommend Hannah highly enough. She seems to be as excited to find out about your family as you are! She was in contact constantly and it was like speaking to a friend. You can tell she is passionate about what she does.

- Susan

- Sandra

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Historical Research

I am dedicated to finding as much information as possible about your ancestors, resolving tricky brick walls and finding answers to family mysteries. This involves online research as well as extracting physical records from 'bricks and mortar' repositories such as record offices, libraries and churches.

Information and evidence is presented in a way that is logical and simple to understand, while also interesting.

All family trees are beautifully framed and the ancestry books contain an engaging narrative for a 'story feel', supplemented with a range of carefully selected historical records, transcribed and explained, for easy reading. Here are just some examples:

Birth, Marriage and Death Certificates

Census Returns (1841-1921 in the UK, 1901 & 1911 in Ireland)

1939 General Register

Parish and Church registers

Trade directories

Electoral rolls

Court and criminal records

Wills and administrations

Archived newspaper articles

Workhouse and Asylum registers

Military records

School and travel records

Historical maps

.....and whatever else I can get my hands on that brings the story to life!

Customised designs

Lots of people have spent many years lovingly researching their family history, collating a huge amount of information and aren't sure how to get it into a format that can be displayed, and enjoyed by all the family.

If that sounds familiar, I can help. By providing me full access to all your research, I can design and create a custom family tree that you'll be proud to hang in your home, create ancestry books for your relatives and of course, fill in any research gaps along the way.

The cost depends on the time it takes, get in touch to tell me about your requirements and we can discuss a way forward.