About The Tree Genie
Helping families uncover their roots with care, curiosity, and respect.
Thank you for taking the time to learn more about me. My journey as a personal genealogy researcher began long before I turned it into a profession. Family history has always been part of my life — passed down through generations of women who understood the importance of remembering where we come from.
Chelsea.
Where It All Began
My great-grandmother was the first to document our family tree. She created it entirely by hand, relying on her own memories and knowledge of our relatives. Long before online records and digital archives were available, she carefully preserved our family connections on paper.
After she passed away, I asked if I could continue the work she had started. Carrying on her research felt like both a privilege and a responsibility.
As research tools evolved and more records became accessible, I began expanding the tree further — tracing both my paternal and maternal lines and verifying the details that had once relied solely on memory.
One discovery that deeply inspired me was learning of a distant connection to Dame Darcey Bussell. At the time, I was studying ballet at school, so the connection felt especially meaningful. It was one of the first moments that made family history feel personal and alive.
Turning Curiosity Into Purpose
My paternal grandmother has always been the keeper of family photographs and newspaper clippings. I spent many afternoons sitting with her, looking through old images and articles, listening to the stories behind them. Those moments taught me that genealogy is not just about records — it’s about people.
As my research skills grew, my grandmother asked for help finding a cousin she had not spoken to since childhood. Through an online search group, I connected with a wonderful researcher named Junette, who guided and encouraged me. Together, we were able to locate the cousin my grandmother had lost touch with.
That experience changed everything.
Encouraged to continue, I later helped my best friend Ian (adoptive name) search for his birth mother. After careful research and DNA confirmation, contact was successfully made. It was an incredibly emotional and life-changing experience — one that reinforced how powerful ethical, patient research can be.
A Personal Commitment
Part of my decision to pursue genealogy more seriously was shaped by Junette’s encouragement and our shared passion for helping others reconnect with their families. She was generous with her knowledge and deeply committed to supporting those searching for answers.
After her unexpected passing, I felt even more strongly about continuing this work — not only as a personal passion, but as a way of honouring the encouragement and kindness she showed me.
Her belief in helping families find clarity and connection is something I carry with me in every project I undertake.
How I Work as a Personal Genealogy Researcher
Today, I specialise in UK and USA ancestry research, working with families at many different stages of their journey — from building a first family tree to navigating more complex or sensitive cases, including adoption research.
Family history is deeply personal. Whether you are simply curious about your roots or searching for long-lost connections, I aim to provide research that is accurate, meaningful, and handled with sensitivity. For me, genealogy is not just about uncovering the past — it’s about helping people understand their place within it.
Every family story is unique. I take the time to understand your personal history, ask the right questions, and guide you through each step of your family research. Whether it’s a small discovery or a breakthrough in a complex case, my goal is to make your family history meaningful and accessible.
Many of the records I use come from trusted sources like the National Archives UK ensuring accuracy and reliability.
As a personal genealogy researcher, I focus on connecting families with their roots in a way that is accurate, respectful, and rewarding.
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