Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are the costs?
2. What types of payments are accepted? 
3. What will the report include?
4. Will I be provided with source citations?
5. Will you photograph tombstones at the cemetery? or the current-day house of my ancestor?
6. Is it possible to start a research project, complete the time block, and delay the subsequent time blocks for a later date?
7. Will you give talks to non-genealogists, or social groups?
8. Will you give classes to a group or tutor one-on-one?

1. What are the costs?

General genealogy research is charged by the hour. In addition to the hourly rate, out-of-pockets costs are added. This includes items such as copy fees, postage, document fees, parking, and out-of-metro-Denver mileage.

The client has complete control of the amount of money they invest. Most research projects are done in time blocks, such as 10, 20, or more hours. Near the completion of the authorized time block the client is contacted and provided with a report of the findings. At that time the client may choose to extend, postpone, or finalize the project.

 A 50% deposit is must be received by Family Footprints prior to initiating the project.

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2. What types of payments are accepted?

Payment can be made either by personal check or credit card via Paypal.  If desired, I will invoice you through Paypal.

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3. What will the report include?

Using a format recommended by the Board of Certified Genealogists the report includes:
 1. The starting point: a recapitulation of the problem and the client-supplied data
 2. Remarks
 3. A summary of the findings
 4. Itemized research findings with full source citations. This may be followed with analytical comments.
 5. Recommendations for future work

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4. Will I be provided with source citations?

Yes. A full citation will be on all documents and on the client report.

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5. Will you photograph tombstones at the cemetery? or the current-day home of my ancestor?

Yes. Photography services are available. The photos can be printed, emailed, or copied to a CD for the client.

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6. Is it possible to start a research project, complete the time block, and delay subsequent time blocks for a later date?

Yes. Although this is possible there is not a guarantee of the continued hourly rate. In addition, depending on the time delay, additional time may be charged to review the previously completed work.

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7. Will you give talks to non-genealogists, or social groups?

Yes, yes. I am delighted to share my love for genealogy with everyone. Two topics that non-genealogists enjoy are: Gathering Your Family Memories and Basic Genealogy How-to. Please checkout my lecture topics. If you do not see a fitting subject, I may be convinced to create a new one.

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8. Will you give classes to a group or tutor one-on-one?

Yes. I enjoy teaching both beginning and advanced classes. The advanced workshops usually focus on a specific topic. One-on-one tutoring is a great way to quickly further your personal family quest.

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