Why Pioneer Genealogy?
At Pioneer Genealogy, we are dedicated to helping you uncover the mysteries and hidden gems of your family history. Pioneer Genealogy is Ottawa's choice for family history research because:
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Expert Research: We are skilled in tracing lineages and uncovering even the most elusive ancestors. We combine traditional research methods with modern technology to provide accurate and comprehensive results.
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Personalized Service: We understand that every family story is unique. That’s why we offer tailored services to meet your specific needs, whether you’re looking for a detailed family tree, historical records, or personal stories.
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Comprehensive Resources: We have access to a vast array of databases, historical archives, and global resources. This allows us to dig deeper and provide you with a complete picture of your ancestry.
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Privacy and Confidentiality: Your family history is personal, and we treat it with the utmost respect. All research and findings are kept confidential and shared only with you.
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Educational Guidance: We don’t just hand you the information; we help you understand it. Our genealogists provide insights and context to make your family history come alive, offering you a deeper connection to your heritage.
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Passion for History: We are passionate about history and genealogy. Our enthusiasm for uncovering stories and connecting families shines through in every project we undertake.
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Proven Track Record: With countless satisfied clients and numerous success stories, we have a proven track record of delivering high-quality genealogical research that exceeds expectations.
Pioneer Genealogy is owned and operated by Samantha McKeag who is a writer first, and a researcher second - meaning that not only will you be gaining the facts and information about your family, but it will be communicated in a clear and engaging manner. We also offer add-on options to your research package such as printing & binding your family history in a hardcover book or adding a professional water colour painting of your ancestral home. We have all kinds of products and services in which your history can be told - whatever we can do to get you as close to your history as possible.
Choose Pioneer Genealogy to embark on a journey through time to discover the stories and legacies that have shaped your family - and your life - today. Let us help you connect with your past and preserve it for future generations.
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The Oath & Code of Ethics
The practice of genealogy follows a very strict code of ethics, established to ensure the protection of our clients, of the historical data and information, of fellow genealogists, and to protect the reputation of the genealogical industry as a whole. In addition, prior to gaining the ability to work with research clients, a new genealogist must take an oath that they must follow throughout the entirety of their genealogy career.
Pioneer Genealogy (a division of Samantha McKeag Freelance Services) Code of Ethics:
As a Professional Genealogist, I promise to:
1. Present research results and opinions in a clear, well-organized manner; fully and accurately cite references; and refrain from withholding, suppressing, or knowingly misquoting or misinterpreting sources or data.
2. Be courteous to research facility personnel and treat records with care and respect; support efforts to locate, collect, and preserve the records by compiling, cataloguing, reproducing, and indexing documents; refrain from mutilating, rearranging, or removing from their proper custodians printed, original, microfilmed, or electronic records.
3. Report appropriately qualified genealogical conclusions in writing based on the weight of the evidence with fully and accurately cited sources
4. Prepare and abide by written agreements regarding applicable project scope, fees, charges, payment structures, and deliverables without concealment or misrepresentation
5. Maintain confidentiality of client communications and research, except as permitted in writing by the client or required by court or professional disciplinary proceedings; all research data and information will remain totally confidential and information therein will not be discussed with any third party that the client has not agreed to in writing previously