Basic Genealogical Research - $199
Based on whatever data you can provide, we will look into a variety of references and archival sources to locate some trace of an ancestor. In this case "basic" describes the extent of what should be expected. "A minimum amount of data is necessary to conduct such research (i.e., family names, approximate dates of birth, marriage, death or immigration), though not as precise as the data to begin a more complex research. In either case, we first must evaluate whatever materials are provided, free of charge, to determine if there is sufficient data for either the basic or the more complex research.
 
The basic research option is also intended as a cost saving alternative to expensive hourly research. Typically, we can expect this level of research to result in a report containing the record of a particular individual, and possibly including the births of some siblings, or marriage of the parents.

This is a good starting point if there is any uncertainty about where a family is from. Furthermore, the details found through such basic research (i.e., names of particular family members, house numbers, occupations, documented proof of inhabitance, etc.) are invaluable for the purpose of successful local contacts.

Complex (In-Depth) Archival Research - $349
At this level we will provide appx. 10 hours of thorough archival investigation, based on specific requests. Our report will be in English, with a complete account of the research process, as well as the results of our research.

Included will be a full transcription of all records found, along with digital pictures of selected direct line relations (wherever permitted), and a chart to illustrate their relationship. Finally, there will be a full citation of all sources used, as well as the addresses of the regional or district archives containing these records.

At the more complex level, we may also consult auxiliary historical documents such as Land Books, Military Records, and other documents, to compliment the data found in the more basic sources.

Such research does require a minimum of reliable initial data from which to start. This data should be based on sound historic sources (eg. passenger arrival lists, naturalization applications, or other documents that state a place of origin). Thus, we will ask you for all known data about family name(s), date(s) of emigration, birth, marriage, or death, specific place(s) of origin, and in some cases the religion. Please cite your sources.

This option is recommended as a follow up to the more basic research.

It is truly intended to help you learn more about the lives of your ancestors, and is the cornerstone for any comprehensive "Family Heirloom".

Additional Services

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  Digital copies of records (typically the direct line only) are provided (wherever possible) free of charge along with research.
  
  In other cases, materials are available to us only on microfilm (which does not allow for a very clear digital copy). Upon request we will advise you of the possibility for further copies from archival documents.
  
  
• We can obtain high resolution digital copies of the Indication Sketches (19th century cadastral maps) - $120/village.
  
  
• We can also provide High Quality Digital Photography of your ancestral towns or villages, including specific houses, grave markers, or other local points of interest. - Contact us soon to ensure that Standa can capture your special places on his next outing. Also, please note that special discounts are available for requests of 3 or more locations, Free Appraisal Available on Request info@pathfinders.cz