Stuck on Someone in your family tree? Tell me your question. There’s no obligation and no payment required to inquire.
What Could
We Discover?
Maybe there’s someone in your family tree you’ve always wondered about.
Who were my ancestor’s parents?
Where did my ancestor live?
When did they immigrate?
Can we locate their marriage record?
Did they serve in the military?
What else can records tell us about their life?
A Focused Look
atOne Ancestor
Ancestor Discovery provides focused professional genealogy research designed to investigate a specific family history question.
ONE ANCESTOR
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ONE RESEARCH OBJECTIVE
We’ll focus on your question, examine relevant records, and determine what the available evidence can tell us.
Research Locations
Ancestor Discovery focuses primarily on genealogical research in the United States, with additional research experience in the United Kingdom (including Scotland) and Sweden
Research involving other countries may be considered depending on the location, available records, language, and scope of the research question. If your project requires specialized expertise outside my research experience, I’ll let you know before any research begins.
Ready to Discover
More About Your Ancestors?
A small step today could reveal stories, places, and connections
you never knew existed.
No payment is required to submit an inquiry. I’ll review your question and let you know whether Ancestor Discovery is a good fit.
Meet Laura
Your family history deserves careful, thoughtful research.
Hi, I’m Laura Tibbs, the genealogist behind Lineage By Laura. I hold a Certificate in Genealogical Research from Boston University and have more than a decade of experience researching family histories.
I created Ancestor Discovery to give you an approachable way to work with a professional genealogist when you have one person or one question you’d like to explore.
Your family information is treated with care and confidentiality, and there is no payment required to submit an inquiry.
Have a question about an ancestor? Tell me about it below.
What’s Included?
Ancestor Discovery is a focused research service with clear deliverables.
Here’s what you can expect for your $100 investment.
✓ Focused Research — Up to two hours focused on one ancestor and one research objective.
✓ Record Analysis — Relevant records located, examined, and analyzed.
✓ Summary of Findings — A clear explanation of what was found and what the evidence reveals.
✓ Next Steps — Recommendations for additional records or research when appropriate.
✓ Digital Delivery — Your findings delivered electronically within 10–14 business days.
✓ Follow-Up Support — One follow-up email for questions or clarification.
This is a starting point. If additional research could be beneficial, I’ll explain the options and cost before you decide whether to continue.
Is Ancestor Discovery
Right for You?
Ancestor Discovery is a great starting point if you have one ancestor and one specific question you’d like help investigating.
It may not be the right fit for extensive multi-generation research, complex brick-wall projects, or questions involving adoption, unknown parentage, or DNA analysis.
Not sure? Submit your question anyway. I’ll let you know whether Ancestor Discovery is the right place to start.
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Most Ancestor Discovery projects are delivered electronically within 10–14 business days after research begins.
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Genealogy research does not always produce a definitive answer. You will still receive a summary of the research conducted, the records and evidence located, and recommendations for possible next steps.
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Yes. When permitted by the record provider or repository, copies of relevant records located during the research will be included with your findings.
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Ancestor Discovery includes up to two hours of professional research. If additional research would be beneficial, I will explain my recommendations and any additional cost before proceeding. You are never obligated to continue.