A Professional Genealogist UK Who Cares About Your Story
My name is Melvyn, and I have been researching family histories for over 25 years. When you commission Parish & Kin, you work directly with me from first conversation to final report — never a junior researcher, never an agency. I believe every family has a story worth telling, and my job is to find it, verify it, and present it in a way that does it justice.
- England & Wales records
- Parish registers
- Probate & wills
- Military records
- Manorial records
- Newspaper archives
- Heir location research
- Brick wall breakthroughs
Research Expertise
England & Wales Records
Comprehensive civil registration and census data analysis across all regions.
Parish Registers
Deep archival searches of baptism, marriage, and burial records dating to 1538.
Probate & Wills
Uncovering ancestral assets and family relationships through legal testamentary documents.
Military Records
Tracing service history, medals, and movement through army, navy, and air force archives.
Manorial Records
Tracing pre-19th century land tenure and local life through manorial court rolls.
Newspaper Archives
Finding personal narratives, legal notices, and community roles in historical press.
Heir Location Research
Professional probate genealogy identifying and locating missing beneficiaries globally.
Brick Wall Breakthroughs
Applying advanced methodology and DNA evidence to resolve long-standing dead ends.
Professional Memberships & Credentials
ICO Registered — Data protection compliant