Arborea Genealogy Services
Arborea Genealogy Chicago specializes in developing family trees, conducting on-site research, and presenting your family history in appealing publications or gifts. All of our research is tailored to meet your specific needs. Read below to learn about the services we have to offer. We also take special requests if there is something you need that doesn't fall into these categories.
Ready to get started? Tell us what you're interested in!
Ready to get started? Tell us what you're interested in!
Family Tree BuildingWhether you're starting a family tree for the first time or simply want to see it grow, Arborea is here to help. With many options for research time, format, content and presentation, we will tailor a customized experience to meet your needs. As with all of our services, we will provide a free detailed quote and wait for your expressed approval before initiating any work.
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On-Site ResearchArborea is located in west suburban Chicago, giving us access to a rich network of resources. If you need to conduct on-site research in the Chicago area, we can save you the trip. On-site research may include general searches through book or microfilm resources, or simply obtaining a specified document. A short list of important facilities includes: the Newberry and Chicago Public Libraries, the Cook County Clerk's Office, the National Archives at Chicago, the Illinois Regional Archives Depository at NIU, an LDS Family History Center, and more!
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Cemetery VisitsIn 1869, the city of Chicago banned the creation of new cemeteries within the city limits, making the near west suburbs the unofficial burial ground of the Chicago populace. Forest Park alone contains nearly 600,000 graves in 6 cemeteries, with hundreds of cemeteries throughout the rest of Chicagoland. We know what it means to see your ancestor or relative's final resting place. So we'll find the grave for you, take photos, provide you with GPS coordinates, even leave flowers or make a gravestone rubbing if you so desire.
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Data Entry
Learning a new computer program and transferring all your research from paper to computer can be tedious and time consuming, but the results are well worth the effort. Digital family trees are immensely easier to keep organized — you can store nearly unlimited records and facts, share your data with family or collaborate with other researchers (both privately and publicly), generate customized reports, and more. So let us do the hard part for you, and bring your research into the twenty-first century. Our basic rate for data entry is $15/hr. Have a different project in mind? Let us know what it is, and we'll gladly send you a free quote.
Document & Photo Digitization
We all have those stacks of old family photos, or the important documents that someone entrusted to our care. Keeping those items safe for future generations can require costly archival supplies and storage space, and even then it's not a sure thing. We can help give you peace of mind plus easy access to all your important photos or documents. You send them to us and we create high grade digital scans, each checked by hand for quality and accuracy. We can also perform optional photo editing, such as scratch removal, contrast enhancement, red-eye removal, etc. Then we send the originals back to you, along with all your digital copies. You can also choose to have us upload your files to the "cloud" for immediate access from any computer with internet access. Contact Us for a quote and detailed instructions.
Custom Publishing
Sharing your research is the joy of any family historian. We can help by publishing your research for you. Maybe you want to share your research with the world on your very own genealogy website. Or maybe you simply want your research compiled in a straightforward paper format that you can show your family. See our Gift ideas below for more specialized presentations. Special requests are welcome as well. Due to the custom nature of publishing services, we cannot provide a standard fee. Instead, Contact Us to describe your request in detail, and we will provide you with a free quote.
Family Gifts
Arborea specializes in both handmade and printed gifts, customized to your needs. Custom gift ideas include family trees made from hand-drawn calligraphy on parchment, printed family keepsake photo books or family history books, or framed and matted prints of local sites (such as old family homes), cemeteries, or restored family photos. Check out our Gallery for samples of previous work. New ideas are always welcome. Let us know your vision, and we will help you bring it into reality! Contact Us to get started.