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The First Clue

Begin your family history journey with clarity and confidence.


Every family story begins with a clue — a name, a photograph, a family story passed down through generations, or a document tucked away in a drawer.
This package helps you take those first steps and build a strong foundation for your research.

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The First Clue



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What's Included

  • Guidance on how and where to begin your family history research
  • Review and organization of any information, photographs, documents, or family records you already have
  • Help identifying key family members, dates, and places to focus on
  • Introduction to essential genealogy concepts and terminology
  • Guidance on family trees, record types, and reliable research sources
  • Recommendations for beginner-friendly genealogy tools and websites
  • A simple personalized research plan based on your goals
  • Light starter research into a few generations where records are readily available

What You'll Recieve

  • A 30-minute consultation

  • Review of the information you already have
  • A personalized research roadmap
  • Recommended websites and resources
  • Guidance on organizing your records
  • Suggested next steps for continuing your family history journey

How It Works

    Book Your Package
Complete the contact form and tell us a little about your goals.

    Share What You Know
Send copies of any documents, photographs, notes, or family information you'd like reviewed

   Receive Your Roadmap
You'll receive personalized guidance and a clear plan for your next research steps.

Our Approach

At Skeletons in the Closet, our focus is on helping individuals and families build a strong foundation for their genealogy journey. We specialize in getting started, organizing information, evaluating existing research, and creating practical research plans.


Our services are designed for those who want guidance, education, and direction rather than full-service genealogy research.

At this time, we do not offer:

Extensive family tree construction or multi-generation research projects

DNA analysis and interpretation sercvices

Ongoing professional research conducted on your behalf

Lineage society applications or proof packages

Probate, heir-search or legal genealogy services

  Ready to take the first step?

Let's unlock the clues and begin your family history journey.

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