Pacific Northwest · Washington · Oregon · Idaho
Family History & Genealogy Research
Uncover the documented story of your family's journey — professional genealogical research grounded in evidence and the Genealogical Proof Standard.
Not ready to commit? Start with a $85 one-hour consultation.
APG Member · GPS-Standard Research
What Sets Us Apart
Every conclusion is evaluated against the Genealogical Proof Standard — exhaustive search, complete citations, analysis of conflicts, and a reasoned proof argument.
We start with the records. Census, vital, land, probate, military, church — primary sources drive every finding, not family lore alone.
Deep familiarity with Washington, Oregon, and Idaho repositories — state archives, county records, territorial records, and regional historical societies.
You receive a polished narrative report with properly cited sources, conflict resolution, and honest assessment of what the evidence does — and does not — support.
"In every conceivable manner, the family is link to our past, bridge to our future."
— Alex Haley
What We Offer
From a single brick-wall ancestor to a comprehensive multi-generation family history, we tailor our approach to your research questions.
All packages from $85/hour — or start with a $85 one-hour consultation.
A focused investigation into one ancestor or one specific research question, with a documented report and source citations.
Learn more → StandardMulti-generational research along a single family line, with narrative biography and full evidence analysis.
Learn more → ComprehensiveAn in-depth, GPS-standard family history document — multiple family lines, conflict resolution, and a polished written narrative.
Learn more →Published Works & Learning
Published genealogical works by N. P. Maling, plus free reading guides for researchers ready to go deeper.
Original genealogical publications covering the Maling, Mellen, Wyeth, and associated families, plus vital records compilations and reprints of rare genealogical texts.
View publications → Free ResourceA plain-language guide to the Genealogical Proof Standard — written for researchers who already know Ancestry and are ready to take their methodology further.
Read & download →Ready to Begin?
Reach out to discuss your research goals. We'll talk through what the records can tell us — and map a path forward.
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