Living Lineage
Uncovering the truth, because your story matters.
I believe that every family has a story waiting to be uncovered. My research process is a meticulous journey through historical archives, church records, and private collections. I combine academic rigor with a deep reverence for the past to provide you with a detailed narrative of your lineage, connecting you to the roots that shaped your identity.
Case Study:
Finding the Truth
Amateur genealogists often fall victim to "internet hints" that lead to completely false family trees. Here is how rigorous research can uncover the truth:
The Myth: The "Cherokee Marmaduke"
Countless online trees falsely linked the Daniel family to a popular "Cherokee Marmaduke" myth based on unverified internet hints.
The Truth: By ignoring the easy clicks and doing the hard archival digging, I broke free of the false paths and uncovered a rock-solid, verified paper trail leading the family directly to 1700s Virginia.
The Myth: The Cumberland Gap "Ghost Trail"
Pioneer Marmaduke seemed to vanish from the records entirely, leaving a massive, frustrating gap in the family’s timeline.
The Truth: Instead of giving up, I researched the non-direct-line siblings. By tracking their subtle "ghost trails," I successfully mapped Marmaduke's true migration route through the Cumberland Gap.
About Me
For over a decade as a pastor, I have walked alongside families through their most profound seasons of life. I learned early on that a family is more than just a collection of names—it is a living legacy. I founded Living Lineage in order to bring that same deep empathy, care, and rigorous dedication to uncovering your family's history.
I don't just accept online hints or build generic charts; I protect your heritage, bypass the myths, and do the hard archival work to tell your family's true story.
I look forward to working with you to discover your legacy!
Chad
Digital Tree Cleanup
Blindly accepting online "hints" often leads to false ancestors and broken trees.
I will audit your existing genealogy data, prune away the internet myths, and rebuild a rock-solid, verified digital family tree.
Price:
Starting at $250
As each ancestral history is a carefully crafted, personalized undertaking, please expect 4 to 8 weeks for thorough investigation and publication. If your request is for a particular festive event, reunion, or milestone, contact me early to ensure your deadline is met.
Services
Targeted "Brick Wall" Research
Stuck on a specific ancestor or a stubborn mystery?
I perform targeted, rigorous archival research to break through your toughest dead-ends and provide you with documented, verified proof.
Price:
Starting at $350
Premium Heirloom Book
The ultimate legacy!
I will transform your scattered records into a beautifully formatted, meticulously researched physical book detailing your family's journey—ready to be passed down for generations.
Price:
Starting at $2000