Private Researchers

A number of British Columbia Genealogical Society members will undertake research for a fee, on terms and conditions to be individually arranged.

Please note that any arrangements you make with a private researcher are entirely your responsibility and the BCGS does not in any way warrant the quality or correctness of their work.

  • Connie Davis

    Areas of interest: Genetic genealogy, coaching to assist clients to improve their research skills, impact of family history knowledge on identity, unique ways to share family history (video, stories for children), United States, (particularly Southern US states, Maine, California), transcription of historical documents (1800-1900). 

    Phone: 604-991-4563
    ‍Email: cld@conniedavis.ca

  • Kim Kujawski, GFA, PLCGS, The French-Canadian Genealogist

    Areas of interest: Vancouver-based professional genealogist offering services in research, translation and transcription, and photo restoration. Specializing in Canadian genealogy, as well as American and the British Isles.

    Email: kim@tfcg.ca‍ ‍

    Website: www.tfcg.ca‍ ‍

  • Celia A. Lewis, MA, Genealogy Consultant

    Areas of interest: England, Scotland, New England states, also limited research in BC and Ontario. Newspaper look-ups for major BC and Ontario newspapers. Writer of two genealogy blogs: "Twigs and Trees", "Terwilliger Souvenir Album".

    Phone 604.996.7335

    Email: celia.winky@gmail.com

  • Travis MacDougall

    Areas of interest: New France/Québec, Ontario, and the westward movement to the Prairies. Scotland, Northern Ireland and England family history, plus help with Y-DNA results for those areas. France, Germany, Prussia and Poland family history. I also have ghostwritten some family history stories, mixing in historical events to give the story life. 
    Phone: 778-554-5104
    Email: mhic.dubh.ghall@gmail.com

  • J. Amy Newman, Newman Research Services

    Areas of interest: Professional genealogist since 1999. Specializing in locating missing heirs to estates across Canada and the USA and documenting rights of inheritance, notarized affidavits if required. Also experienced with adoption reunion searches and proof of Aboriginal ancestry reports.

    Phone: 604.521.3463 (604.521.FIND)
    Toll free 1.877.521.3463 from outside Vancouver
    Email: info@nrsfind.com

  • David Short, Shortalogy

    Areas of interest: : Wales, England, Norway, US. 40 years of experience. Will research or help improve research skills for individuals.

    Website: www.shortalogy.com 

  • Sue Sullivan, Graphic Genealogist - Family Ancestrees

    Professional Graphic Designer specializing in art for family hIstory. Artistically connecting you to your research with beautiful custom posters, books & charts that bring your history to life. Can help with research, understanding AncestryDNA results, fixing broken Ancestry trees and more.
    Phone: 604.510.3361
    Email: graphics@familyancestrees.com
    Website:‍ ‍familyancestrees.com

  • Linda Yip, Genealogy Past Presence

    Areas of interest: Western Canada - BC, AB, SK, MB.‍ ‍My expertise is the history of the Chinese in Canada and government records. In addition, I live in the prairies and have traced immigrants of many origins.


    Member of Ancestry Advisory Board of Canadian Genealogists

    Email:hello@past-presence.com

DAVID SHORT, Shortalogy

Website: www.shortalogy.com 

Preferred areas: Wales, England, Norway, US. 40 years of experience. Will research or help improve research skills for individuals.

If you are a member and would like to be listed please contact info@bcgs.ca