Why Choose a Professional Genealogist?
25+ years’ experience
Beyond what you find online
Stories, not just data
Deep archival knowledge and two decades of professional research ensuring accuracy and exhaustive searches in UK records.
Accessing local archives and physical documents that common family history sites miss, filling the crucial gaps in your lineage.
Weaving names and dates into a rich narrative that honors the personalities, struggles, and triumphs of your ancestors.
Research Services
The Family Snapshot
from £150
A focused introduction to your family history covering 2-3 generations, with a clear written summary and full source citations.
Family History Enquiry
from £395
Our most popular package — 5 generations of research with a full narrative report, delivered as a beautifully written PDF.
The Deep Dive
from £950
An exhaustive 25+ page research report covering 20 hours of dedicated archival research. Our most comprehensive package.
Brick Wall Breakthrough
from £195
Focused 4-hour research tackling one specific problem in your family tree using advanced methodology and DNA evidence.
Probate & Heir Research
from £450
A formal legal report for solicitors identifying and locating missing beneficiaries. Professional and court-ready.
A Researcher Who Cares About Your Story
My name is Melvyn Tattersall and I have spent over 25 years tracing family histories across the UK and beyond. Every project I take on receives my full, personal attention — you will always deal directly with me, never an agency or intermediary. Based in Devon, I understand that this research is often deeply personal, and I treat every family's history with the care and respect it deserves.
What Clients Say
"The level of detail in the family history report exceeded all my expectations. Melvyn uncovered stories we never would have found ourselves. Truly transformative work." — Sarah J., London
"Professional, thorough, and very communicative. He managed to break through a brick wall that had stumped our family for decades in just a few weeks." — Robert T., Devon
"Absolutely brilliant service. The research was high quality and presented beautifully. It made for the perfect gift for my father's 70th birthday." — Emily W., Edinburgh