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After researching my family for numerous years I have learned one very important lesson. When researching your Irish ancestors, patience is the key! It was many years … More Links

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Chicago Research

I had emailed Terri with a request for research in Chicago and she responded back with a very detailed form on what the process would be. I found Terri to be very thorough as she took on the research and provided the items I had asked for, plus she provided some extra items and answers to my questions. I would recommend Terri O’Connell for your research!

Sherry

Finding Our Ancestors
2017-04-13T13:27:16-05:00

Sherry

I had emailed Terri with a request for research in Chicago and she responded back with a very detailed form on what the process would be. I found Terri to be very thorough as she took on the research and provided the items I had asked for, plus she provided some extra items and answers to my questions. I would recommend Terri O’Connell for your research!

Awesome Service in Arlington Heights

I have benefitted from 'Finding our Ancestors' in such a unique way. I was able to learn more about my past and visit the grave of my great great grandmother in Arlington Heights, Chicago. This was such a cool experience that I thinkg everyone should look into.

J*

Finding Our Ancestors
2017-04-13T13:28:42-05:00

Denise

I've benefitted from a few RAOGK - Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness - but none so generous as the kindness from Terri O'Connell. She took 5 hours out of her day today to ensure that I visited my gg-grandmother's grave in Arlington Heights, a suburb of Chicago. (She braved the traffic driving in/out of Chicago.) What a treat to have an opportunity to get to know Terri better - she was the researcher I hired to find GG-Grandma Christina's last place of residence and grave. Anyone needing help finding their Chicago-area and/or Irish ancestors should contact Terri O'Connell.

Research

I hired Terri to pull records for me on several occasions. She pulled microfilm records at the Family History Libraries for Chicago vital records and Italian vital records. She conducted probate work at the Clerk of the Circuit Court in Chicago and worked on other smaller projects with me at repositories like Newberry Library, Harold Washington Library, and Pritzker Military Library. Terri is efficient and meets her deadlines. She has been a valuable part of my business team not only for pulling records but due to her creativity when solving problems and assisting with social media and marketing.

Jennifer Holik
International WWII
Researcher, Genealogist, Speaker,
Author, Healer

Finding Our Ancestors
2017-04-12T20:49:17-05:00

Jennifer Holik
International WWII
Researcher, Genealogist, Speaker,
Author, Healer

I hired Terri to pull records for me on several occasions. She pulled microfilm records at the Family History Libraries for Chicago vital records and Italian vital records. She conducted probate work at the Clerk of the Circuit Court in Chicago and worked on other smaller projects with me at repositories like Newberry Library, Harold Washington Library, and Pritzker Military Library. Terri is efficient and meets her deadlines. She has been a valuable part of my business team not only for pulling records but due to her creativity when solving problems and assisting with social media and marketing.

Fountaindale Library

Terri tackles tough genealogy questions and subjects with vigor. She is a speaker who shares her knowledge in a warm and welcoming fashion. Terri is dedicated to the educational outcomes laid out in her programs, and always has time to assist patrons with additional questions.

Debra Dudek
Adult & Teen Services Manager /
Local History Room Coordinator

Finding Our Ancestors
2017-04-12T20:47:05-05:00

Debra Dudek
Adult & Teen Services Manager /
Local History Room Coordinator

Terri tackles tough genealogy questions and subjects with vigor. She is a speaker who shares her knowledge in a warm and welcoming fashion. Terri is dedicated to the educational outcomes laid out in her programs, and always has time to assist patrons with additional questions.
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