Pacific Northwest · Washington · Oregon · Idaho
Family History & Genealogy Research
Tracing the roots beneath the waves — professional genealogical research grounded in documentary evidence and the Genealogical Proof Standard.
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.
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 →About Sea Genes
Sea Genes is led by N. P. Maling, a professional genealogist based in Seattle with over 30 years of experience, researching families across Washington, Oregon, and Idaho.
I specialize in records-first, GPS-grounded research — meaning every conclusion is supported by original sources, not family lore. My approach is honest and rigorous: I'll tell you what the evidence supports, and what it doesn't. Whether you're facing a brick-wall ancestor or want a comprehensive family history, I deliver polished, fully cited reports that stand up to scrutiny.
If you're ready to move beyond online trees and discover what the records really say, let's talk.
More About UsReady 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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