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I need an expert genealogist to trace my lineage and ancestry specifically in Australia. The focus should be on the period from 1950 to present. Key Requirements: - Expertise in Australian genealogical records and resources - Ability to conduct thorough research and verify information - Experience in tracing recent ancestry and lineage Ideal Skills and Experience: - Professional background in genealogy - Access to Australian databases and archives - Strong analytical and investigative skills - Attention to detail and accuracy Please provide examples of previous work and any relevant qualifications. Request for Quotation Specifically, we would like to trace the family (especially any living relatives) of Florence M. Lockyer (1880 to 1920), the sister of my wife’s maternal grandmother Elizabeth L. Lockyer. Florence travelled to Australia on the Rippingham Grange with her husband Fred T. Harman arriving in Brisbane on 24th Apr 1910. We would like the descendants of Florence to be checked as my wife and I plan to visit Australia in Mar/Apr 2027 and we would very much like to take the opportunity to meet with as many of her relatives as possible. The current family tree is available on Ancestry if required.
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Hi there, We can trace Florence M. Lockyer’s Australian lineage and map likely descendants using Australian records, the family tree on Ancestry, and careful source verification. We will focus on lineage reconstruction, evidence checking, and a clear report on descendants and likely living-relative leads. We regularly work across data management and analytical engagements, with a public Freelancer review history covering AI adoption. Please share access to the Ancestry tree and any known family locations or surnames so we can begin cleanly. This first workstream is limited to evidence review, financial analysis and decision-ready findings for Ancestry Tracing. Broader implementation would be scoped separately on Freelancer. Best Regards, 8veer
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Hi Stephen, I will deliver Florence M. Lockyer's family tree from 1950 to present. I commit to a 3-day timeline within your 250-750 GBP budget. I can start right away, do you have the Ancestry tree link? Waiting for your response in chat! Best Regards.
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Hi, good day. I understand you need a careful Australian genealogy investigation focused on tracing Florence M. Lockyer and Fred T. Harman from their 1910 arrival in Brisbane through their descendants to identify potentially living relatives. I can work systematically through Australian birth, marriage, death, electoral, cemetery, newspaper, immigration and archival records, cross-reference findings against your existing Ancestry tree, and document each relationship with supporting evidence rather than relying on unsourced tree entries. I would build the research from Florence and Fred → children → grandchildren → later generations, carefully distinguishing confirmed records from probable matches and handling living-person information appropriately. Do you already have Florence and Fred’s marriage and children documented? Which Australian states should be prioritized if descendants moved interstate? Can you provide access to the existing Ancestry family tree?
£500 GBP in 7 days
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Hello, I would love to help you trace your wife's ancestry and connect with her relatives in Australia. I have strong skills in Research, Data Mining, Genealogy, and Report Writing. I am experienced in using Ancestry, organizing family tree data, and verifying information from multiple sources. I can also handle Documentation and Database Management to keep everything organized. I will deliver a clear, detailed report with findings, family connections, and contact suggestions before your Mar/Apr 2027 trip. I am detail-oriented, reliable, and will keep you updated throughout the 7 days. I can start immediately. Thank you for considering my proposal.
£500 GBP in 7 days
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Hi, I’d be interested in helping with this research. My background is in data analysis, online research, data mining, and data verification, with professional experience working with large datasets and researching and structuring information from multiple sources. For this project, I can systematically trace the descendants of Florence M. Lockyer and Fred T. Harman, cross-check records, document relationships, and maintain a clear evidence trail for each finding. I can organize the results into a structured family/relationship report with source references and confidence notes. I’m comfortable working carefully with historical records and public information and understand that recent/living relatives require particular care when verifying information. I can start immediately and provide an initial research update before completing the full report. If you can provide access to the existing Ancestry family tree, I can use that as the starting point.
£350 GBP in 7 days
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Hi, I can undertake an evidence-led Australian genealogy project focused on tracing the descendants of Florence M. Lockyer and Fred T. Harman from their documented 1910 arrival through to potentially living relatives. The research would begin by validating the couple’s identities, voyage record, marriage details, residences, and name variants. I would then build each descendant line generation by generation using Australian civil indexes, electoral rolls, newspapers, cemetery and probate records, directories, archives, and appropriately licensed genealogy databases. Every relationship would be supported by source citations, with conflicts and uncertain matches clearly separated from verified conclusions. Because the project may identify living people, I would use a privacy-conscious approach: rely on lawful sources, avoid exposing sensitive personal details unnecessarily, and prepare respectful, consent-based contact routes rather than intrusive outreach. No living-relative match would be presented as confirmed solely from names or social profiles. The deliverable would include an updated descendant tree, narrative lineage, source log, document copies or references where permitted, confidence notes, unresolved research questions, and a private contact plan for the 2027 visit. Relevant examples can be shared privately where client permissions allow. Regards, Houssame
£500 GBP in 7 days
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I am a passionate genealogist, as well as a trained historian and archivist. I have been studying genealogy for over a decade, and have been taking on paid clients for the last year. I love nothing better than to solve the mysteries that have alluded families for years! I have extensive experience with Australian records, as well as with immigration records more generally. I am able to confidently use different databases and records that amateur genealogists may not be able to access. In this case, this would include records from the National Archives of Australia. As part of this project, I would provide you with an updated copy of your family tree, using Florence as the "key person". This can be either digital or handwritten. I can provide examples of my previous work, should you wish this. I am able to provide copies of any pertinent records that I find, given that this fits in with copyright laws. As previously mentioned, I can provide examples of my previous genealogy work. I can also provide references from previous clients. I am a fully qualified historian and educator; my qualifications are listed on my profile. Thanks for reading my bid, and I hope to hear from you soon.
£250 GBP in 7 days
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Hello, I can help you trace the Australian descendants of **Florence M. Lockyer (1880–1920)** and **Fred T. Harman**, with a strong focus on identifying living relatives before your planned Australia visit in **March/April 2027**. I will begin from their confirmed arrival in Brisbane aboard the *Rippingham Grange* on **24 April 1910** and systematically trace the family forward using Australian electoral rolls, BDM indexes, Trove newspapers, cemetery and probate records, directories, immigration sources, Ancestry, FamilySearch, and other relevant archives. My work will include: * Verifying Florence and Fred’s Australian records * Identifying children, grandchildren, and later descendants * Tracing family branches from 1950 to the present * Cross-checking names, dates, locations, and relationships * Identifying potential living relatives where publicly available records permit * Reviewing and expanding your existing Ancestry family tree * Providing a clear research summary with sources and confidence levels I understand that this project is not just about building a tree, but about finding genuine family connections you may be able to meet during your 2027 trip. I can work carefully, confidentially, and with strong attention to evidence and accuracy. Kind regards
£675 GBP in 7 days
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