Family History Services

Family History Research

We will follow your family roots wherever they lead in the United States.  Through our network of researchers and online resources we can gather evidence to solve your most difficult family history problems.  After evidence is gathered, it will be analyzed and a detailed report will be prepared with conclusions, supported by evidence, citations, and electronic copies of any documentation.  For more information about research services at Heroes of the Past, click here.

Creating Your Family Tree

While we’re doing the research, why not let us create a family tree? If you already have a family tree, no problem! We can input new information into your family tree while at the same time checking for any duplication, misplaced records, or entries that don’t align with the available evidence.

Family History Books

We can provide you with the history of Your family. Starting with sound research, done by us or someone else, adding our knowledge of the environment where your ancestors lived with our writing expertise we can write the story of your ancestor’s lives and get it published in the format you choose!

Record Retrieval

It is estimated that only 10%-15% of records are available online, and materials in libraries are usually indexes which may be prone to errors.  Heroes of the Past will gladly retrieve copies of records from courthouses and other repositories in Northeast Texas, striving to get as close to the original document as possible.  Record Retrieval does not include any record analysis but includes a short report giving any observations gained during retrieval and citations of where the document is located.

Photography

Do you want pictures of your ancestors cemetery?  Would you like photographs of the town where your grandparents lived?  Heroes of the Past offers custom photography related to your family history anywhere in Northeast Texas.

Scanning and Digitization

Have a box of old records you don’t know what to do with? We can take collections of records, letters, artifacts, and any other memorabilia and organize, digitize and even attach those records to your family tree! We also digitize 8mm and super 8 movies, beta and VHS tapes, and slides and negatives (You will only be charged for the time spent working on you materials).

Fees for the above services are $45 per hour, including time spent traveling.  There are no additional fees for mileage, copies (if copy fees are excessive, authorization will be obtained from client), or equipment usage.

Family History Coaching

Want to start your own family tree but don’t know how to get started?  If you are local to the Dallas, Texas area, we offer one on one coaching to help you build a family tree, based on evidence, that can become part of your family’s history.  For more information on Family History Coaching, click here.

 Contact us today to learn your ancestor’s Heritage!