Finding ancestors

Unfortunately we cannot help you individually in your hunt for a particular ancestor.

However, most of the partners have a page on their website listing professional researchers who will go to archives for you and find out what they can for a fee.

The National Archives website lists independent researchersExternal website - opens in a new window by specialism

The ScotlandsPeople website provides information on researchers specialising in Scottish genealogyExternal website - opens in a new window.

The National Library of Wales provides a list of researchers specialising in Welsh family historyExternal website - opens in a new window research.

The National Archives of Ireland provides details of Ireland-based researchersExternal website - opens in a new window, who will undertake research in both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.

You could also consider joining a mailing list such as one of those on RootswebExternal website - opens in a new window. You will often find that members of these lists will offer to look up names for you in their local archive.

You can subscribe to The National Archives NewsletterExternal website - opens in a new window for monthly updates. You could also try the BBC family History websiteExternal website - opens in a new window.

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