Expert Help

Working on your genealogy and family history can be a rich, rewarding undertaking. But we understand that it isn’t always easy. There are challenges and brick walls that can be frustrating and difficult.

We are here to help. Our staff of experts is available to both members and nonmembers in a number of ways, and includes some of the most experienced genealogists in the country. Although our name says “New England,” we specialize in a wide variety of geographic and ethnic areas, including:

There are several ways in which our expert staff can help with your research:

Research Services
The NEHGS Research Services Team offers in-depth research assistance that is available to everyone. It covers a wide range of research help such as hourly research, lineage society applications, assistance with organization and evaluation, and accessing our vast R. Stanton Avery Special Collections. Please note there is a fee associated with this service.

Expert Consultations
You can consult with our most experienced genealogists in our Research Library or in the comfort of your home over the phone. Consultations may be arranged from half-hour to two-hour increments.

Online Genealogist 
The NEHGS Online Genealogist is a FREE resource available to everyone! Email our Online Genealogist David Allen Lambert to get answers and tips to your research, methodology, or other genealogy questions. You can also see some past questions on David’s “Question of the Day” page. Please note this is a question-and-answer resource and not a research tool.

Meet Our Experts 
NEHGS has a full staff of expert researchers and genealogists who specialize in a wide variety of ethnic and geographic areas. Get to know our experts.