Genealogical Research & Lineage Society Applications
Your Lineage Journey
is Our Journey
Honor those who came before us.
Genealogical Research & Lineage Society Applications
Honor those who came before us.
Our Vision
Have you been told that one of your ancestors may have participated in the American Revolution — or that one arrived even earlier, perhaps as a resident of the Jamestowne Colony or a passenger on the Mayflower?
If this sounds familiar and sparks a curiosity to discover more, I would be honored to walk that journey with you — because every family history journey is one worth sharing.
Explore Lineage Societies →The best loved stories are not from books or film, but those from our own families.
— Jayne McGarvey
What I Do
Proving a documented line to a qualifying ancestor is the heart of my work. I have personally gone through the application process for lineage societies — I know first-hand how daunting it can be, and I've overcome my own brick walls along the way.
Before 1700
Establishing lineal descent for ancestors who arrived in the colonies prior to the 1700s — Jamestowne Society, General Society of Mayflower Descendants, Sons & Daughters of the Pilgrims, and more.
1775 – 1783
NSSAR and DAR applications with a regional focus on the Southern Colonies — proving lineal descent from a Revolutionary War Patriot.
Governor John Branch, son of Revolutionary War patriot Lt. Col. John BranchRead the story →1812 – 1865
War of 1812 and Civil War research with a regional focus on the Southern states — and a heavy emphasis on Louisiana.
European reach. My colleague resides in France, and upon request, deeper genealogical research can be conducted in Europe as well.
Working overseas? For clients who live or work abroad and don't have the time or resources to research in person, an overseas contact number is available.
An Additional Specialty
Alongside lineage society work, I also take on German family history. As a U.S. Army–trained German linguist and country specialist, I can work directly in German parish and emigration records — often the difference between a brick wall and a documented line.
About German Research →From the Journal
The sequel to Kings Mountain — how Daniel Morgan's outnumbered militia and Continentals destroyed Banastre Tarleton's force in under an hour, and reshaped the war in the South.
Read the Journal →Client Testimonials
Clients share how their lineage society applications and family history research came together with hands-on support.
Read Testimonials →Guides
A step-by-step guide through the research planning cycle, drawn from real client research — now available as an eBook.
Explore Guides →