Discover your family story with Pinecross Genealogy
Professional genealogy research across Ireland, Northern Ireland and the United Kingdom. Whether you’re starting your family tree, exploring Irish roots, or breaking through a research brick wall, Pinecross Genealogy can help.
I’m passionate about documenting stories, connecting the dots, and bringing forgotten family histories back into the light.
I have over 10 years experience in genealogy research, and would be glad to help with any queries you have.
How I can help
Hourly Research
Need help with a specific question or family history challenge? Commission research by the hour and receive updates on findings as the work progresses.
Project Research
A dedicated genealogy project tailored to your goals, whether tracing a family line, exploring Irish ancestry, or investigating an ancestral place.
Brick Wall Investigations
Professional assistance with difficult research problems, missing ancestors, and unresolved family history questions.
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The Beasant Family of Melcombe Regis: Tragedy at Sea and the Value of Newspaper Archives
The Beasants of Melcombe Regis, Dorset, were no strangers to the sea. In this coastal town near Weymouth, members of the family worked as coal porters on the waterfront, ran local alehouses, and served both in the Royal Navy and the Merchant Navy. Their lives were closely intertwined with the maritime history of the town….
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Every Family Story Begins Somewhere
Every family story begins with a question. Sometimes it’s a name passed down through generations, a place someone once lived, or a detail that doesn’t quite fit. Pinecross Genealogy was created to help people explore those questions with confidence, clarity, and a sense of connection to the past. I’ve spent more than a decade working…
