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We conduct genealogy research in all 67 Pennsylvania counties. In addition to state library and archives searches,
clients may benefit from on-site court house and society searches, and searches of our own extensive research library
and subscription databases.

Standard Pennsylvania Research Fees
- Document Retrieval - $35
Examples: deed, will, obituary.
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here
for an order form.
- Quick Search - $50
This search for one individual in one county includes (as available and applicable) wills, deeds, birth/marriage/death indexes,
family histories and county histories. The $50 fee may be applied toward the full Pennsylvania State
Library search described below.
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for an order form.
- State Archives Original Manuscript Search - $50
This search for one individual in one manuscript group includes cost of a digital image, if applicable.
- Pennsylvania State Library Search - $175
This search for one individual and his/her family includes (as available and applicable) county resources
(including church and cemetery records), newspapers, maps and atlases, military records, passenger and immigration
lists, family histories, county histories, subscription databases, and other pertinent resources.
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here
for an order form.
- Pennsylvania State Archives Search - $150
This search for one individual and his/her family includes (as available and applicable) published Pennsylvania Archives
series, county records (including estate, land, tax and others), county and municipal government filings, military
records, family papers, railroad and other industry files, prison records, and various special collections.
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here
for an order form.
- Research by the hour -
$35 per hour with a two-hour minimum.
- On-site Pennsylvania county research -
Quoted on an individual basis.
- Home History Research -
Quoted on an individual basis.
- Research in other states -
Quoted on an individual basis.
New Packages for 2008:
- The Philadelphia Genealogy Research Package
Clients seeking extensive genealogy research on Philadelphia ancestors may benefit from our bi-weekly research trip to
the Historical Society of Pennslvania. As a result of the merger of HSP with the Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania,
this research facility is now the premiere repository for Philadelphia genealogical research. The Philadelphia Genealogy
Research Package is priced at $325 which includes up to four hours of research, up to 20 photocopies, a detailed research
report, and all travel and parking costs. We will only conduct research for three clients per trip, so schedule your
project as quickly as possible.
Contact us for more information, or visit our
blog to learn more about HSP.
The Ultimate Pennsylvania Research Package
This research package is tailored to the client seeking unparalleled scope and value. For $2,500 we offer the following for one research
subject and
and his/her immediate family:
- One on-site county research trip with visits to the court house and applicable genealogical and historical societies
and museums.
- If feasible, one cemetery photo shoot.
- If feasible, one general genealogical photo shoot. Examples: photo of home, business, school, etc.
- Search of all applicable resources at the Pennsylvania State Library in Harrisburg.
- Search of all applicable resources at the Pennsylvania State Archives in Harrisburg.
- Search of all applicable resources at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, or the National Archives Mid-Atlantic facility
in Philadelphia.
- Search of our own, extensive research library.
- Search of online subscription databases.
- Includes all travel expenses, parking, entrance fees, photocopies, report preparation and postage.
This ultimate research package requires 8 to 12 weeks for completion and delivery of final report. Payment can be
made in two installments of $1,250; however, the full amount must be received within 30 days of placing the order.
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Please contact us to learn more.
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