Every one of us is a genetic product of our parents, and they of their parents, and so on. Our physical features and, sometimes, aspects of our personalities, are inherited from our ancestors. Finding out who they were and how they lived can give us a whole new perspective on our own identity.
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15 customer reviews
Jane Wilson
Genealogy
Linda Rhead has been amazing to work with on my genealogy project.
She has kept me updated on progress and it’s been amazing be able to check on her online progress.
Linda is extremely efficient and empathetic in what can be an emotional journey.
I would highly recommend this Company if you are considering tracing your family history.
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Reply from Shires Genealogy
Thank you so much , Jane , it’s been an absolute pleasure working with you on your family history, discovering new things together.
Susan Roberts
Genealogy
Shires Genealogy is a fantastic service.
Linda has always been kind, empathetic and very professional.
Linda has provided us with intriguing information and links to our tree we didn’t know were there.
She changes questions into facts. It’s like a movie of our family unfolding and definitely not to be missed.
I would highly recommend Linda at Shires Genealogy to anyone. The experience is a wonderful journey. I will definitely be continuing this immersive experience.
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John Massey
Genealogy
What a great person Linda is .
We commissioned Shires Genealogy (Linda) to do my wife’s family tree .We started to do it ourselves but it didn’t take long before we started hitting brick walls so we got in touch with Linda to help , what she uncovered was fantastic taking us all the way back too early 1600s and with our information and the information she uncovered we ended up with 15 generations.
I recommend having your family history turned into a book and if you can uncover has many old family photos which can be placed in to the book along with all the other archives Linda will uncover it would look fantastic . This will allow many more generations of your family to enjoy , I would also suggest having a family tree scroll done .Linda kept in touch regularly to keep us informed how it is progressing and it was a real pleasure working with her .
The next stage is to have my family tree done .
Once again thank you Linda for a job well done and it was an enjoyable journey.
Thank you from John and Nicola
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Reply from Shires Genealogy
Thank you both for such a lovely review, very much appreciated. It was a pleasure working with you.
Sandra Taylor
Genealogy
Linda was absolutely the right person for us, professional but friendly.
On receipt of the assorted information that we had collected over time, Linda checked, corrected and added to it.
With minimal information stored in the brain regarding time, name and place, super sleuth Linda went successfully on the hunt.
We received regular updates with thoughtful potted histories relating to distant relatives.
Gave guidance and support as to how to navigate our way, as the family tree widened.
Shared our excitement on discovering new information.
We could not have asked for anyone better and will miss the regular updates.
Thank you, Linda, you have been a star.
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Reply from Shires Genealogy
It was an absolute pleasure working with you and Colin, Sandra, thank you so much for a lovely review.
Glenis Coleman
Genealogy
Linda, was fantastic, friendly and extremely approachable. We gave her all our information we had gathered. She was professional and timely - would 💯 recommend her for all family help and support. Thank you so Linda , we are so grateful 🙏 More...
Glenis Coleman
Genealogy
Linda was very professional always kept me informed with what she found .went above and beyond with photographs and interesting bits of information I have been sat with a missing jigsaw puzzle for about 6years and Linda solved it within a week .
Linda also linked my daughters site for us which wasn’t part of the deal so really went that step further
So many thanks Linda will use you again if we had to would recommend you to any body else thanks Glenis
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Reply from Shires Genealogy
Thank you so much , Glenis , it was a pleasure to work with you both.
Sarah Dixon
Genealogy
My father now aged 95, in the days before modern online recourse's, had looked into his ancestry but got stuck. I asked Linda if she could help. I did not expect such in-depth and accurate information. Lindas communication with me has been excellent and she has put up with me adding information to other parts of my family history. I cannot recommend Lindas service enough. My father is 96 in April and he will be blown away with the comprehensive document i am now able to give him. More...
Reply from Shires Genealogy
Thank you, Sarah , it was a pleasure working with you.
Margaret Colleen hardman
Genealogy
Very good I will use them again
Lucy Hodge
Genealogy
Linda has been very helpful! For my specific enquiry on one family member, she checked exactly what I was looking for and kept me updated on her progress. Linda’s research is thorough and found exactly what I was looking for! She created a pdf summary of the research to show to my family. Linda responds quickly and I found her prices to be much more affordable than other quotes I received. I would definitely recommend the more personable service that she offers. More...
Reply from Shires Genealogy
Thank you so much, Lucy, it was an absolute pleasure.
Anne Middleton
Genealogy
Excellent service. Linda is very helpful indeed and very thorough. Her prices are much more affordable than other quotes I have received and I have been very satisfied with her prompt response and the information she has provided.
Mrs S Hollister
Genealogy
I have found Linda exceptionally helpful and informative at every step of the ongoing research and I would have no hesitation in recommending her.
Sally Edwards
Genealogy
First rate. Linda is most helpful particularly in a difficult situation.
Jacquie watson
Genealogy
Linda Rhead has been amazing. My mother was adopted and had no information of her parents. Linda has found her father’s family and introduced us to them. She is very professional and responsive. I would highly recommend her. More...
Reply from Shires Genealogy
Thank you, Jacquie, it was an absolute pleasure , and a joy to get to know you and your mum.
Graham
Genealogy
Identified yet to be resolved problem of parentage of member of my tree. Awaiting document from GRO.
Elaine
Genealogy
Very prompt and efficient response
What do you love most about your job?
Everything from the getting to know a client , the research, discovering previously unknown facts, and building a good solid picture of the family and people who went before.
What inspired you to start your own business?
Discovering my own previously unknown paternal roots.
Why should our clients choose you?
I believe in what I do, I’m professional but approachable, friendly but not over familiar, I’m discreet and consider client confidentiality to be of the highest importance , and I’m tenacious and passionate about my work
Family Tree Research
Genealogist
Preparation & Printing of Family Tree Chart
Family History Book
Compilation & printing of family history book
