Price Genealogy

06/11/2026

For half a century, Price Genealogy has done more than just look at census records and birth certificates; we’ve listened to the echoes of the past to tell the stories that define your present. When we first opened our doors 50 years ago, genealogy was a niche pursuit done with microfiche and dust...

04/30/2026

Description: French soldier in service uniform Date: 1914 Library of Congress, public domain. If you have recent French ancestors, there’s a good chance they appear in one of the most useful record sets you may not be using: the Registres de Matricule, or Military Conscription Registers. Starting ...

04/18/2026

Your ancestors are from a country outside of the United States – now what? If your ancestors are from European countries such as the United Kingdom, Scandinavia, Germany, France, Switzerland, Spain, Italy, or even Latin American countries such as Mexico and Brazil, you may be able to find records ...

03/25/2026

What better way to honor the 250th birthday of the United States of America than by discovering and recognizing your family’s contributions to the foundation of the United States. Lineage societies offer an interesting opportunity to recognize those past contributions and to participate in activit...

03/05/2026

For fifty years, Price Genealogy has had the privilege of walking alongside families as they uncover their roots. While our company name appears on every report, it’s our researchers who bring each story to life. Behind every carefully crafted report, every breakthrough discovery, and every long-a...

02/20/2026

The journey of a master genealogist often begins not in a grand archive, but in the quiet corners of a family home. For Richard Price, that journey began in 1962. Like many young teenagers, Richard was naturally curious, but the discovery of an old file drawer of family memorabilia in his grandfathe...

02/05/2026

African American research presents unique challenges and requires creativity, persistence, and a broad research approach. While some obstacles are specific to this community, many of the strategies discussed here apply to any complex research problem. As with all genealogical research, begin with th...

01/22/2026

A typical family tree looks like this, with you at the bottom and spreading out vertically as your ancestors multiply, from 2 parents, to 4 grandparents, 8 great grandparents, 16 great grandparents, and so on. But probably at some point for all of us a portion of our tree resembles more of […]

01/01/2026

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A Guide for Clients Seeking Trusted Family History Research In 2026, Price Genealogy proudly celebrates 50 years in business—five decades devoted to uncovering and preserving family histories with accuracy, integrity, and care. Since our founding in 1976, genealogy has evolved dramatically. What o...

12/25/2025

Many children all over the world anticipate Santa Claus’s arrival on Christmas Eve. Some leave cookies or other treats before going to bed. They’re told they must be sound asleep otherwise Santa won’t come. The next morning, the children wake up to find the cookies gone and presents under the ...