Packages & Pricing

Professional genealogical research services designed to help you move forward with confidence.

Whether you are just getting started, trying to solve a family history mystery, or working through a long-standing brick wall, Buffin Ancestry offers research packages that provide focused time, careful analysis, and clear next steps. Each package includes record review, source evaluation, and a written findings summary.

Research Packages

Hourly Research Services

$65 per hour

Best for smaller projects, follow-up work, or research beyond a package scope.

2-Hour Research Package

$125

A good starting point for a targeted question, record search, or quick review of an existing family line.

4-Hour Research Package

$250

Ideal for focused research on one person, one question, or one specific problem area.

10-Hour Research Package

$625

Well suited for in-depth work, including brick wall research, same-name confusion, and selected line investigation.

20-Hour Research Package

$1,200

Designed for more complex projects, including multi-record analysis, extended family line research, or review-and-resolve work.

40-Hour Research Package

$2,300

Best for challenging research goals, deeper ancestral line development, or larger projects requiring substantial time and analysis.

What’s Included

Each package includes professional genealogical research services, source analysis, and a written findings summary explaining what was searched, what was found, what conclusions can reasonably be drawn, and recommended next steps for continued research.

Additional Expenses

Record fees, document copies, repository charges, and other research-related expenses are not included in package pricing and will only be billed with your approval.

Choosing the Right Package

Many clients begin with a 4-hour or 10-hour package, depending on the complexity of the question and the amount of existing information available. If you are unsure where to start, I am happy to recommend the best option for your goals.

Next Steps

Ready to begin? Schedule a consultation to discuss your research goals, ask questions, and choose the package that best fits your project.

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