Researchers implies amateur, professional and/or free look up services. Includes data transcription and pedigree charting.
Submissions are reviewed prior to acceptance. Category allocation is at the discretion of the editor. A site may be relocated, or titles and descriptions altered to comply with ODP or category guidelines. Due to the high volume of submissions this process may take some time. Please be patient. Do not resubmit as this will result in a duplicated entry. Multiple submissions are not accepted.
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Sites submitted to this category should pertain to the provision of genealogical research (including transcription and pedigree charting) be it amateur, professional or a free look-up exchange. Sub categories are available for advanced classification.
When submitting please observe these simple guidelines:
Website :
only submit once (select Update URL if
previously listed)
Do not
abbreviate unnecessarily (country codes are acceptable)
Title
: state
the name of the organization, individual or website
Do not add the
terms The, Genealogy, Personal, Homepage or Website.
Do not type in capitals or use symbols.
Description
: enter a valid site
description (describe content)
Do not reiterate
title or category heading; nor exceed 30 words.
Do not include HTML; a list of
keywords; or use the
same word repeatedly or phrases and punctuation that tend to sell the site
as opposed to describe. These includes words such as best, brilliant
and awesome!
Acceptable Descriptions
Example 1:
Bear, Mary - Certified
family historian specializing in investigation, collation, charting and graphic
presentation. Fees are gauged as per service required. UK based with
access to worldwide resources.
Example 2:
Harrison Family Detective - Based
in New York; includes access to all digitised resources and national and
international archives and repositories. Five family historians and one
graphic artist currently on staff.
Example 3:
Irish Gen Dig - Peter
McIver BA Hist, providing various fee based services including investigation,
archive retrieval and reporting. Specialties include wills and probate;
ancient Irish clans; and Irish and Scottish heraldry.
By region implies listing according to primary research location; or primary area of expertise.
Submissions are reviewed prior to acceptance. Category allocation is at the discretion of the editor. A site may be relocated, or titles and descriptions altered to comply with ODP or category guidelines. Due to the high volume of submissions this process may take some time. Please be patient. Do not resubmit as this will result in a duplicated entry. Multiple submissions are not accepted.
Please Read Prior to Submission
List here if you wish to distinguish the service provided according to primary research location; or primary area of expertise. Subcats will be introduced for non-registered regions when two or more sites for the same region are added to the category.
When submitting please observe these simple guidelines:
Website :
only submit once (select Update URL if
previously listed)
Do not
abbreviate unnecessarily (country codes are acceptable)
Title
: state
the name of the organization, individual or website
Do not add the
terms The, Genealogy, Personal, Homepage or Website.
Do not type in capitals or use symbols.
Description
: enter a valid site
description (describe content)
Do not reiterate
title or category heading; nor exceed 30 words.
Do not include HTML; a list of
keywords; or use the
same word repeatedly or phrases and punctuation that tend to sell the site
as opposed to describe. These includes words such as best, brilliant
and awesome!
By topic implies listing according to a specific area of interest. See subcats for example.
Submissions are reviewed prior to acceptance. Category allocation is at the discretion of the editor. A site may be relocated, or titles and descriptions altered to comply with ODP or category guidelines. Due to the high volume of submissions this process may take some time. Please be patient. Do not resubmit as this will result in a duplicated entry. Multiple submissions are not accepted.
Please Read Prior to Submission
List here if you wish to distinguish the research service provided according to a specific area of interest. Subcats will be introduced for non-registered topics when two or more sites for the same topic are added to the category.
When submitting please observe these simple guidelines:
Website :
only submit once (select Update URL if
previously listed)
Do not
abbreviate unnecessarily (country codes are acceptable)
Title
: state
the name of the organization, individual or website
Do not add the
terms The, Genealogy, Personal, Homepage or Website.
Do not type in capitals or use symbols.
Description
: enter a valid site
description (describe content)
Do not reiterate
title or category heading; nor exceed 30 words.
Do not include HTML; a list of
keywords; or use the
same word repeatedly or phrases and punctuation that tend to sell the site
as opposed to describe. These includes words such as best, brilliant
and awesome!
A Professional Society is an organization that provides a list of registered members who adhere to a code of practice and/or specialise in a particular field.
Submissions are reviewed prior to acceptance. Category allocation is at the discretion of the editor. A site may be relocated, or titles and descriptions altered to comply with ODP or category guidelines. Due to the high volume of submissions this process may take some time. Please be patient. Do not resubmit as this will result in a duplicated entry. Multiple submissions are not accepted.
Please Read Prior to Submission
Sites submitted to this category should pertain to genealogical research organizations, associations, or societies that provide a list of registered members who adhere to a code of practice and/or specialise in a particular field.
When submitting please observe these simple guidelines:
Website :
only submit once (select Update URL if
previously listed)
Do not
abbreviate unnecessarily (country codes are acceptable)
Title
: state
the name of the organization
Do not add the
terms The, Genealogy, Personal, Homepage or Website.
Do not type in capitals or use symbols.
Description
: enter a valid site
description (describe content)
Do not reiterate
title or category heading; nor exceed 30 words.
Do not include HTML; a list of
keywords; or use the
same word repeatedly or phrases and punctuation that tend to sell the site
as opposed to describe. These includes words such as best, brilliant
and awesome!
Acceptable Descriptions
Example 1: Index of certified
investigators having no less than 10 years experience. Contact details and
price comparison available for all countries.
Example 2:
US based, registered family historians providing professional investigation and
reporting. All aspects of American history are covered, including
international connections.
more information (editors only)
Training and certification implies qualification and or accepted accreditation following the completion of a recognised educational program.
Submissions are reviewed prior to acceptance. Category allocation is at the discretion of the editor. A site may be relocated, or titles and descriptions altered to comply with ODP or category guidelines. Due to the high volume of submissions this process may take some time. Please be patient. Do not resubmit as this will result in a duplicated entry. Multiple submissions are not accepted.
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Sites submitted to this category should pertain to organisations and/or learning institutions that promote the training and/or certification of genealogists.
When submitting please observe these simple guidelines:
Website :
only submit once (select Update URL if
previously listed)
Do not
abbreviate unnecessarily (country codes are acceptable)
Title
: state
the name of the organization
Do not add the
terms The, Genealogy, Personal, Homepage or Website.
Do not type in capitals or use symbols.
Description
: enter a valid site
description (describe content)
Do not reiterate
title or category heading; nor exceed 30 words.
Do not include HTML; a list of
keywords; or use the
same word repeatedly or phrases and punctuation that tend to sell the site
as opposed to describe. These includes words such as best, brilliant
and awesome!
Acceptable Descriptions
Example 1: Professional qualifications
available in family history research. Graduation requires completion of a
three hour examination and submission of a ten generation pedigree.
Example 2: Californian
based family history instruction. Certificate awarded upon completion of
12 month educational program.