About Family History Gifts

We are a small business based in Greater London. All our work is highly specialised and produced by three people; this means we research your family history, write your reports, answer your emails and telephone calls, design the website, market and maintain the business between the three of us!

Our first forays into the world of family history began when we started to research our own family trees back in 1985/86; between us we have combined experience of 54 years! We are still as enthusiastic as ever about ancestry and family history and working on your family tree means that your ancestors and surnames become as important to us as our own.

We believe in very high standards, we have been taught well – see below. All family trees and family histories researched by us are verified through evidence and documentation. All work is original and comes with a genealogy research guarantee which means that wherever possible proof of ancestry is provided and our work is of the highest quality.

Please read our legitimate Testimonials for an illustration of our customer satisfaction.

Principal Genealogist

Our principal genealogist is also a contractor for one of the world’s leading genealogy companies. After becoming a professional genealogist in 1996, our experienced researcher went on to study at the University of Strathclyde and earned a Post Graduate Certificate in Genealogy, Palaeography and Heraldic Studies.

With vast experience, having worked on 1000s trees during the last 30 years our genealogists have the skills to negotiate any research problem and have in-depth knowledge of rare historical documents.

She is currently writing a genealogy themed book for publisher Pen & Sword which is due for release in 2023.

Personal Development

This new section will list current personal development courses and lectures we have attended or are currently undertaking:

PG Cert, Genealogical, Palaeographic & Heraldic Studies, University of Strathclyde – “impressive… submission, research work and your web page”
Genealogy business – lecture, Dr. Bruce Durie
The myth of brick walls and bulletproofing your research – lecture, Dr. Iain Macdonald
National Archives – Palaeography
Records of the Great Courts: Chancery, Exchequer, etc. – lecture, Michael Gandy
Genetic genealogy and the history of surnames – lecture Dr. Iain McDonald.
Advanced DNA – lecture Dr. Iain McDonald.

Online courses

Coming soon – a series of free online genealogy courses.

One-to-One with a Genealogist

Spend a day with a genealogist. We will get you started on your genealogy journey or assist with your ancestry problems.

consultation

If you require assistance with your research, why not request a consultation? Meetings can be arranged in person or by Skype.

Customer Review

“Before going to Family History Gifts my Grandmother had made many attempts at researching her family history however each time never got very far. For her 80th Birthday my family and I decided to group together and organised a research package 2 as her birthday present.

“Although it seemed a little expensive at first, as the research begins you realise the shear amount of work and effort they put in to make sure they don’t miss a pebble unturned in the chaos of family heritage. As the research progresses you get constant updates informing you of new findings and you can send it photographs which can be added to your final book.

“Finally when the report is done you get a fantastic document that becomes invaluable to your family which can be passed on for generations. Thank you to everyone at Family History Gifts who made this process so effortless. Well Done!”