Confidential Client Onboarding

Begin Your Ancestral Journey

Submit your initial family clues, known ancestors, or soldier details. We will review your materials and respond with a clear research roadmap.

1. Your Details

How we may reach you to discuss your research proposal.

Full Name *

Email Address *

Telephone / WhatsApp

Desired Research Type *

2. Baseline Ancestral Details

Provide details of your earliest confirmed ancestor (e.g. grandparent) or the WW1 soldier you wish to trace.

Ancestor's or Soldier's Full Name (including maiden name if known)

Approximate Dates (Birth, Marriage, Death, or Enlistment)

Known Parishes, Counties, or Countries

Family Traditions, Military Regiments, or Known Occupations Even minor family folklore or WW1 regimental clues can provide vital starting points.

3. Your Project Objective

What specific historical question or outcome do you wish to achieve?

Primary Research Goal *

Onboarding Guidance

What to Gather Before Your Search

To get the most out of your research, gathering any of the following details will help guide our online searches:

✔ Ancestor Names & Dates: Grandparents' full names and approximate birth, marriage, or death dates.
✔ WW1 Soldier Clues: Regiment, battalion, service number, rank, or uniform photos if known.
✔ Known Locations: Towns, civil parishes, or counties in the UK (1700s–1990s) or Ireland (1800s–1970s).
✔ Family Documents & Notes: Old certificates, family bibles, or exported GEDCOM files from Ancestry or MyHeritage.

Practice Details & Consultations

Dedicated Online Practice: Specialising in British (1700s–1990s) and Irish (1800s–1970s) digital collections, WW1 soldier service histories, and family tree building.

Worldwide Clients: Consultations conducted via email, telephone, or secure video call (Zoom / Teams) across UK, US, Canadian, and Australian time zones.

Direct Enquiries: enquiries@kester-genealogy.co.uk
Telephone: +44 (0)20 7946 0912