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Everyone has ancestors – it’s one thing we all have in common.
Most ancestors have an interesting tale to tell - but you might not know their stories yet.
That’s where we come in…
Most ancestors have an interesting tale to tell - but you might not know their stories yet.
That’s where we come in…
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David and Jenny Carter - two heads are better than one !
What do we do ?
We’re here to help you with your Family History, but like many professions, you sometimes need the right sort of help or someone with a good knowledge of available indexes, sources and documents to help you. We are acknowledged experts for Wiltshire, but we also undertake research in Somerset, Devon, Cornwall, and more generally throughout the rest of England.
We work to whatever budget you require. Sometimes it’s just a simple register search that you might want, or it could be continuing research as far back as records permit. It’s entirely up to you.
We work to whatever budget you require. Sometimes it’s just a simple register search that you might want, or it could be continuing research as far back as records permit. It’s entirely up to you.
Our Heritage ...
Family history research has changed enormously in the last 50 years. We started before computers and the Internet (yes, there was such a time!), when indexes were compiled on card-files, and you had to go to London to look at the original census ledgers – ah, those were the days! Over the years we have had to adapt as more records and indexes are put online, but this has meant that these records have become more accessible, and that can only be a good thing. Obviously this means you can now do a lot of this yourself, but eventually you will get stuck.
What sources do we use ?
Knowing where to look is often 90% of the battle, and understanding what you are looking at, can account for a lot of what’s left. We always try and use verified sources wherever possible, and these may consist of Parish Registers, Census returns, Wills, Apprenticeship records, Directories, Tithe awards, or Manorial records. Some of these are available through subscription websites, but there are still many sources which have to be sourced and searched in the traditional way.
We have our own unique indexes for Wiltshire which contain over a million entries, and details of these can be found on the next page. These form the basis of our research, but often a line of research can lead in a completely unexpected and exciting direction – that’s what makes genealogy so fascinating.
We have our own unique indexes for Wiltshire which contain over a million entries, and details of these can be found on the next page. These form the basis of our research, but often a line of research can lead in a completely unexpected and exciting direction – that’s what makes genealogy so fascinating.
How much do we charge ?
That’s quite simple – our hourly rate is £20.
If we need to undertake work at a Record Office, then we add reasonable travel costs to get there, so we are £25 an hour when working away from home.
If we need to undertake work at a Record Office, then we add reasonable travel costs to get there, so we are £25 an hour when working away from home.
How can I ask for help ?
Just drop us an email to enquiries@nimrodresearch.co.uk. We find this is the best way of corresponding.
Outline your problem, let us know the earliest confirmed record you have got back to, and where you want to go from there. We try and respond to all emails within 24-hours, so if you haven't heard from us within that time, your email may have gone astray. In that case, please try our alternative address: jennycarter@live.co.uk.
Or you can write to us at:
Nimrod Research, Docton Court, 2 Myrtle Street, Appledore, Bideford, EX39 1PH, UK
Outline your problem, let us know the earliest confirmed record you have got back to, and where you want to go from there. We try and respond to all emails within 24-hours, so if you haven't heard from us within that time, your email may have gone astray. In that case, please try our alternative address: jennycarter@live.co.uk.
Or you can write to us at:
Nimrod Research, Docton Court, 2 Myrtle Street, Appledore, Bideford, EX39 1PH, UK
How can I pay you ?
We can arrange payment using BACS, PayPal, or a good old-fashioned Cheque.
PayPal transactions incur a 5% charge to cover their charges.
Customers in the USA are also given the option of depositing into our Zions Bank account.
PayPal transactions incur a 5% charge to cover their charges.
Customers in the USA are also given the option of depositing into our Zions Bank account.
Last updated - June 2023
