Is Professional Genealogy Only for the Elite?
Pause for a moment and consider your circle of friends and family. How many of them have hired a Professional Genealogist to research their family history? For those of you that know someone personally who has hired a professional genealogist to research their family history, consider yourself one of the few and possibly one of the elite. For those of you that cannot think of anyone within your circle of family and friends that has hired a professional genealogist, you are not alone. Only a very small percentage of the general population contract directly with professional genealogists for research services. The majority of professional genealogy research services are provided to organizations, businesses, and government agencies rather than individuals. There are several reasons for this chasm between individuals and professional genealogy services. 1. Cost: Currently enlisting the services of a professional genealogist can sta...