Welcome to Roots & Records

Connecting generations: Expert English genealogy

Delving deep into England’s past, piece together your family narrative.

Trace Your Lineage

Seeking assistance? Discover the Rich Tapestry of your English Heritage through Ian’s Expert Guidance

Genealogy Insights

Exploring the rich tapestry of England’s history, allow me to meticulously weave together the fascinating story of your family’s past.

Unveiling Your Ancestral Roots and Stories

Welcome to Roots & Records! My name is Ian, and I am a dedicated genealogy expert with over 40 years of deep passion and experience in exploring English family history. I specialise in writing a family story that puts your ancestors in a social and economic context: the aim is to give you a family history, not a book of the dead.

Unveiling Family History

Discover how our extensive knowledge and experience can effectively guide your genealogy exploration.

Baby steps to Marathons

Supporting newcomers to the field, individuals aiming to enhance their skills, and experienced researchers up against time constraints.

One-on-One Surgeries

Providing personalized guidance and support to overcome specific research challenges. Specializing in lateral thinking to help unlock new perspectives and solutions!

Transcription Service

We provide transcription services for original records, ensuring that your historical documents are transcribed both accurately and meticulously. Our expertise encompasses data entry, verification, and correction services designed for popular genealogy platforms such as Ancestry, FamilySearch, and Family Tree Maker. Whether you require help with entering new data, verifying existing information, or correcting inaccuracies, our team is prepared to assist your genealogical research efforts.

Fees: £50 per hour.

Packages Available

Every family history package includes a comprehensive written report that details the information uncovered, highlighting family members within their social context. Transcriptions of documents and copies of original records are also included. Each lineage is traced back to the late 1700s or early 1800s, depending on the availability of records. Everything is elegantly presented in a quality folder for preservation by future generations. Digital copies and an AI-generated audio “podcast” are provided at no additional charge.

There are three different packages to choose from:

One Surname Researched £300

Two Surnames Researched £500

Four Surnames Researched £750

Expert Genealogy Research

Offering comprehensive research services for primary records located in County Records Offices throughout Southern England.

Contact Ian, a seasoned and highly detail-oriented genealogy researcher with extensive experience in tracing family histories.

Ian Bishop BA (Hons), PGCert

Aldershot, England

ian@roots-and-records.com