wardbray
Ward R. Bray, APG
3
Reviews
wardbray
Ward R. Bray, APG
3
Reviews
wardbray
Ward R. Bray, APG
3
Reviews
Ward Bray
Erie County, NY
$40.00 /hour
Response Rate |
100% |
Response Time |
4 days |
1 person favorited this profile
About Me
EXPERIENCE For genealogical engagements I have served clients for the past 25 years. I have been a librarian at the local LDS Family History Center (FHC) for over 15 years. REFERRALS I am a referred genealogist for the Buffalo and Erie County Public Library Association, the Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society, and the local LDS Family History Center. I have knowledge of all Erie County town clerks, cemeteries, etc. I am a referral genealogist on BuffaloResearch.com: http://bit.ly/1zhzu6s
Education/Training
I have been a genealogist for over 30 years, and have had hundreds of satisfied clients from all over the world.
Research Services
I specialize in Erie and Niagara County, New York family genealogy, but can service vital records needs across the state. I have deep experience in Civil War records use, including the National Archives. I am often engaged to support probate and public administration cases.
Research Specialities
- Civil War
- Court Records
- Emigration/Immigration
- Federal Records
- Forensic
- Genetic Genealogy
- Military
- Railroads
- Vital Records
Research Localities
- Erie, NY, USA
- Niagara, NY, USA
- Buffalo, NY
- New York, USA
Research Repositories
- Buffalo History Museum
- Erie County Clerk's Office
- Erie County Rath Building
| Lineage determination/pedigree documentation | |
| Determining descendants of a specific individual | |
| Brick Wall analysis and formulation of a research plan | |
| Single surname studies | |
| Preparation of lineage society membership requirements | |
| Retrieval of vital record (BMD) copies from nearby archives | |
| Obituary research in historical newspapers | |
| Cemetery photos | |
| Military service/pension record retrieval | |
| Naturalization record retrieval | |
| Court/probate record retrieval | |
| Divorce record retrieval | |
| Land/tax record retrieval | |
| Photo restoration | |
| Translation/transcription of historical documents | |
| Preparation of family history manuscripts for publication | |
| Preparation for analysis of results from DNA testing |
How to Hire wardbray for Your Genealogy Research Project
To request a no-obligation quote for a custom genealogical research project, click the red "Submit Research Request" button to the left.
To message the provider before ordering, click the brown "Ask a Question First" button.
If you're looking for assistance with straightforward document retrieval tasks, consider ordering one of the fixed-fee offerings below.
Fixed-Fee Document Retrieval Offerings
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Surrogates Court, Wills, Probate Files
Erie County, NY County Courthouse is a good source of family data via the wills and probate files available between 1828 and to...
$75.00
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Simple Document Retrieval
A simple document retrieved from an agreed-to repository; fee shown does NOT include possible cost of the document from the rep...
$25.00
Document Retrieval Offering Details
Surrogates Court, Wills, Probate Files
$75.00/record
Description
Erie County, NY County Courthouse is a good source of family data via the wills and probate files available between 1828 and today. If found a file may give names, relationships, and place of residence for all known living relatives at time of death. Also,a personal glimpse into the family is often revealed from the wishes of the deceased as expressed in their last will and testament.
Tow trips to County Courthouse are required, first to search for a file using the many indexes, and the subsequent ordering of file from offsite storage. A second trip is required to review the file and to copy the file contents using a photocopy machine (no digital available).
Cost includes the fixed fee PLUS the cost of copies and postage.
Ordering Instructions
Send the name, date, and place of death for an individual.
Document Retrieval Offering Details
Simple Document Retrieval
$25.00/record
Description
A simple document retrieved from an agreed-to repository; fee shown does NOT include possible cost of the document from the repository, copy costs, and parking.
Ordering Instructions
Be specific with regard to the record you seek, sharing what you know about place, date, maiden name, etc.
Some records will come from microfilm, some will require transcription, and some need to be ordered from vital records and have an associated fee.
I will respond with a full price. You will be required to pay in advance.
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St.Marys Church Abergavenny Monmouthshire -
Olver Family Gathering Probably Samuel And Kates Home
A high-level research plan will be provided before work begins.
Payment is expected whether or not there is anything found.
Copies are delivered digital with the exception of material of more than 5 pages each; those will delivered hard-copy by postal mail.
A computer genealogy database is used as part of the delivery of results. I provide reports and GEDCOM files.
Source citations take time and cost extra; you must explicitly ask for citations in the computer database.
2 Reviews
1 Legacy Review
100% positive
Donna
Ward did an outstanding job in locating documents proving that my ancestors lived in Buffalo, NY.
Very satisfied with his performance.
JPM
Prompt response and quick turnaround.
juneld
Thank you very much for your help. It was important to check for the information.
Ward did an outstanding job in locating documents proving that my ancestors lived in Buffalo, NY.
Very satisfied with his performance.