Ulster Ancestry

DESCRIPTION:

Quick and simple, Ulster Ancestry conducts genealogy and family history research in Northern Ireland. They undertake family history research in the Province of Ulster primarily in the counties of Antrim, Armagh, Tyrone, Fermanagh, Down, Londonderry/Derry and Donegal.

Using the archives at the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland with its numerous family pedigrees, family notes, wills, land records ,deeds, leases, and most important both Catholic and Protestant Parish Church records of birth and marriage, they endeavour to put their clients in touch once again with their early family in Ireland.

If you prefer to conduct your own family research you can save a considerable amount of time and greatly increase your chances of success by requesting an "Initial Report". In this Initial Report they look for evidence of your family in the most important 19th century Irish genealogical resources, The Tithe Applotment Books (1824-1853) and Griffth’s Valuation of Ireland (1848-1864). They'll inform you where and when your ancestor's name was recorded in these records. They'll also provide you with detailed information on available Church records for your ancestor’s Parish. This report is available for all of the Ulster Counties.

PROS:

Unlike most of the genealogy research services on the Internet, this ia about as personal and humanized as you can get.  So much so that Ulster Ancestry will even contact existing relatives and speak to them on your behalf if you so wish. A very refreshing and unique approach to aiding you in building your family tree. 

CONS:

This is a very specific service, so it doesn't apply to everyone. 

SUMMARY:

If you've traced your roots back to Northern Ireland, then this is a good next step.  The advantage with Ulster Ancestry is that the service is actually located in Northern Ireland, so they have direct access to many of the records.

PRICES:

Initial Report: £30 Sterling (US $52)
This is a short report in which they look at various townland valuations for evidence of your family between 1824 and 1864. They also tell you what resources are available for further research, including exact dates and events covered by the local Church Registers.

Standard Search: £90.00 Sterling (US $157)
The Standard Search is based on information supplied by you, the client. From this they do a search to identify your particular family. They'll present a report giving family information, names, places of residence, as well as giving you insight into the area and the social conditions in which your ancestor lived.

Full Search: £180.00 Sterling (US $315)
A Full Search is an exclusive and individually designed family history report. It deals only with your own immediate family. In this search all primary sources are checked and information relevant to your family extracted. Where possible photostat copies are provided of original records and documents and these will be included with your report. They also endeavour, when they can, to seek out and put you in touch with present day relatives living in Northern Ireland and will speak to them on your behalf should you want them to do so. Included are a full history of the family from the earliest times and a local history.

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