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Hundreds of ancestors. Only one of you.

It's time to call for reinforcements.

We know many barriers can stand in the way as you try to grow your family tree. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could enlist the help of a professional?

Introducing Ancestry.com Expert Connect. This innovative online tool will link you to hundreds of experienced genealogists who can assist you with your research goals. Hire a researcher for a simple task like snapping a photo of an ancestor’s grave, or recruit a professional to tackle a complex project like completing an entire section of your family tree.


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Expert Connect Services

There are five ways to get help with your family history research.

  • Custom Research: Outsource an entire section of your family tree, or recruit a seasoned genealogist for a project that's beyond your experience or time availability. Learn more.
  • Record Lookup: Hire a professional to verify a hunch you have about an ancestor. Rely on an expert to identify the document you need and track it down for you. Learn more.
  • Ask an Expert: Pose a research question to a panel of experts, but only pay for the most useful answer. Then proceed with your research on your own. Learn more.
  • Local Photo: Get a picture of your grandmother's headstone without leaving your living room. Pay a researcher who lives near her old hometown to snap the photo for you. Learn more.
  • Record Pickup: Save yourself a cross-country trip. Hire a researcher in another state to visit a specific archive, collect the record you need and mail it to you. Learn more.

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