Confidential Client Onboarding

Begin Your Ancestral Journey

Submit your initial family clues, known ancestors, and research objectives. We will review your materials and schedule a preliminary consultation.

1. Your Details

How we may reach you to discuss your research proposal.

Full Name *

Email Address *

Telephone / WhatsApp

Desired Commission Type *

2. Baseline Ancestral Anchor

To begin, provide the details of your earliest confirmed ancestor (e.g. a grandparent or great-grandparent).

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

Approximate Dates (Birth, Marriage, Death)

Known Parishes, Counties, or Countries

Family Traditions, Occupations, or Religious Affiliations Even minor family folklore can provide vital clues for repository searches.

3. Your Project Objective

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

Primary Research Goal *

Onboarding Guidance

To maximize the value of your research commission, preparing the following baseline items will expedite archival searches:

✔ Family Bibles & Letters: Any surviving handwritten inscriptions or funeral cards.
✔ Civil Certificates: Copies of known birth, marriage, or death certificates.
✔ Previous Tree Files: Exported GEDCOM files or pedigree summaries.
✔ DNA Test Results: If autosomal tests have been completed on AncestryDNA or MyHeritage.

Central London Base: Minutes from The National Archives at Kew, The British Library, and the Society of Genealogists.

International Clients: Private consultations conducted via secure Zoom or Microsoft Teams across US, Canadian, and Australian time zones.

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