Genealogy · House History · Lineage
Lives lived. Stories revealed.
Deep archival research for the cases that stalled: the ancestor who vanished, the house with a past, the lineage worth proving.
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Findings are built from records, citations, and careful analysis, not copied trees or family lore dressed up as fact.
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You receive research that is easy to follow, with clear written findings, timelines, source notes, and next steps where appropriate, so the story can be understood and kept.
26+ years of research experience
Provenance Research Services is led by Shannon Johnston, a genealogist and archival researcher with more than 26 years of experience, with work guided by professional standards.
Stories are waiting in the records.