Build Your Family Tree
Whether you're starting from scratch or need help adding on branches, Arborea Genealogy will help build and expand your family tree and uncover the long lost stories of your ancestors. |
Local Document Research
The Chicago area is a hub of invaluable historical documents and resources that might not be available to view online or to order copies. Arborea Genealogy can make the trip for you. |
Cemetery Visits
We know what it means to see your ancestor or relative's final resting place. We can find a grave, take photos, provide you with GPS coordinates, even leave flowers or make a gravestone rubbing if you so desire. |
About us
Arborea Genealogy Chicago is the creation of Michael Hovar, an independent genealogist with twenty years of experience. Michael has been intensely engaged in researching his own family, traveling around the country and even to Europe to uncover the branches of his tree. He is also well-versed in the growing field of modern genealogical resources available online, as well as many of the state and local facilities located in the Chicago area and throughout Illinois and the Midwest. With his expertise, Arborea Genealogy has uncovered generation after generation of forgotten ancestors and relatives for its clients, and we want to do the same for you.
Arborea Genealogy Chicago is the creation of Michael Hovar, an independent genealogist with twenty years of experience. Michael has been intensely engaged in researching his own family, traveling around the country and even to Europe to uncover the branches of his tree. He is also well-versed in the growing field of modern genealogical resources available online, as well as many of the state and local facilities located in the Chicago area and throughout Illinois and the Midwest. With his expertise, Arborea Genealogy has uncovered generation after generation of forgotten ancestors and relatives for its clients, and we want to do the same for you.