Navigate your Heritage

At Navigate Your Heritage, all research begins with a standard rate of $50 per hour. For clients who prefer predictable costs and deeper research, we also offer discounted packages designed around the most common genealogy needs.

Review the options below and email us with the details!

Every project includes:

  • Clear communication
  • Documented sources
  • Organized findings
  • A summary of next steps or recommendations

Hourly Research

Standard Rate: $50 per hour Ideal for small tasks, quick lookups, or targeted research questions.

Research Packages (Discounted Rates)

5‑Hour Research Package

$235 (Save $15) Perfect for small projects, verifying a family story, or reviewing existing research.

10‑Hour Research Package

$460 (Save $40) Best for deeper investigations, multi‑record searches, or early‑stage brick wall work.

20‑Hour Research Package

$900 (Save $100) Designed for complex cases, multi‑ancestor research, or long‑term projects.

Specialized Genealogy Packages

Brick Wall Research Package

$300 (Up to 7 hours of focused research) A structured deep‑dive into a long‑standing research roadblock with fresh analysis, document review, and strategic next steps.

Civil War Ancestor Packages

Single Civil War Ancestor Package

$250 Includes:

  • Service verification
  • Regiment and unit history
  • Battles, movements, and context
  • Pension and post‑war records (if applicable)

Multiple Civil War Ancestors Package

$400 (up to 3 ancestors) Great for families with multiple lines serving in the same or different units.

Revolutionary War Patriot Package

$600 Includes:

  • Patriot identification
  • Service verification
  • Documentation needed for lineage societies (NSSAR / NSDAR) Note: Final acceptance is determined by the societies.

Family Tree Packages

4‑Generation Family Tree Package

$350 Includes:

  • Direct-line research
  • Source citations
  • Clean, easy-to-read tree format
  • Summary of each ancestor

5‑Generation Family Tree Package

$450 A more complete picture of your immediate ancestry with expanded documentation.

Narrative & Storytelling Packages

Ancestral Narrative Package

Starting at $300 A written, story‑driven biography of one ancestor, blending documents, historical context, and family insight. Longer or multi‑ancestor narratives can be quoted upon request.

DNA Analysis Packages

DNA Interpretation Package

$200 Includes:

  • Ethnicity estimate review
  • Haplogroup explanation
  • Match clustering
  • Connecting DNA matches to your tree
  • Upload assistance to additional platforms (if desired)

Custom Projects

If you have a unique question, a specific ancestor, or a project that doesn’t fit neatly into a package, we’re happy to create a custom plan tailored to your goals.