ABOUT ME.

PROFESSIONAL GENEALOGIST.

Hello! My name is,

Andrea Helwig-Henseleit

Firstly, whether you are just beginning or have been doing your family search for a while, let me help you.

I have always had an interest in genealogy and love the challenge of a good hunt for the right document. In addition, there is nothing like that feeling when you have found exactly what you are looking for. Or similarly, you find what you are looking for and it gives you even more information! I love that!!

Secondly, with the introduction of DNA test kits, my job has changed from people wanting to research their lineage to biological family research. The two work well together, complementing and supporting each other.

In conclusion, whether you are searching for your biological family, lineage, or origin, feel free to call me. No project is too big or too small. Even if you only need some direction on your own family search, I’m here to help. 

I look forward to hearing from you. Andrea

“We all carry, inside us, people who came before us” – Liam Callanan

Why Hire Me.

You may:

FAQ.

Most frequent questions and answers

Yes, of course it’s possible.  Ancestry.com  is one of the largest databases worldwide. It is definitely my first choice if you are looking for your biological family. Similarly, there is 23 and Me and My Heritage. It depends on whether you are male or female and what part of the world you live in.

Yes, through investigation of your DNA plus genealogical research. However, it is important to follow the paper trail and have written documentation. Above all it is the paper documentation that will be accepted and expected.

Firstly, are you male or female? Secondly, that depends on the information you are looking for. Thirdly, what part of the world you are looking in for your ancestors? There is a logical sequence to the type of tests you should do. Therefore, just ask me.

Lineage is a person’s line of ancestors. Similarly,  this is also referred to as Pedigree. Origin is what part of the world your family originates from. 

I have years of genealogical experience and skills that I will put to work quickly to get you the answers you are looking for.  I am certified and part of the National Genealogical Society as well as the Association of Genealogists, which gives me additional wealth of knowledge and resources from my fellow colleagues. Above all, I will deliver you your requested documents, and charts in a timely and efficient manner. In addition, I will provide you with any possible family pictures and family stories that you would not have otherwise. 

Yes you can. There are many possible research companies available to use today.  But what will you miss? Or what if you make a mistake in building out your tree? A lot of people copy and paste their information from tree to tree. Do you know how to verify your source?  Similarly, what happens when you can’t find the information you are looking for? Do you stop at your grandparents because that is all you remember? After that, perhaps you try testing your DNA expecting an answer to all questions. When you get your DNA results back, how will you interpret them? For instance, a skilled genealogist can give your family tree research integrity and above all, answers all those questions plus give you so much more. 

Customers reviews

What people say?

Andrea was an absolute pleasure to work with. She was very responsive and understanding of the emotions involved in our delicate situation which involved a family member that had been adopted, and of whom none of the surviving family members were aware. She helped us in connecting many dots, and in using our DNA to determine exactly where the individual fit in our family tree, which after literally 98 years, you'd think would be impossible. Andrea was a please to work with, very thorough, and detail oriented, and I highly recommend her to anyone in trying to find answers with regard to their genealogy.
Kathleen Mills Jones
Saint Francisville, LA
If you want someone who knows how to think outside of the box and pay attention to tiny, seemingly, innocuous details - then Andrea is your person. When searching for family, no stone is left unturned and she overturns those stones with persistence. I would work with Andrea in a heartbeat!
Kent Helwig
Lacombe, LA
I've run out of adjectives to describe you - other than my favourite, "You are Amazing!!" You amaze me with every correspondence I receive. You know more about my family than I do! Thank you for all the research you are doing on my family. Even the young ones are becoming quite interested now.
Margaret Leard
Vancouver, bC
I'm afflicted with ALS so my time in this body is very limited. A note of appreciation to genealogist Andrea Helwig-Henseleit for the professional and thorough research she has provided to me about the Cameron family from Linacy Glen (Nova Scotia). Andrea brings her sleuthing and tenacity to the search. She loves the discovery!
Don Maclean
Tequesta, Florida
I've had such a great time going over all the information you have sent, plus the wonderful charts of our family. It's so nice to have it all printed out and in plastic sheets to view. Just wonderful. Thank you for all your hard work.
Judi Tockston
Gig Harbour, WA
Detective Helwig, you're doing a marvellous job! I am highly impressed with all the work you are doing on my family search. You're making me remember all of my dead relatives, that I half the time can't remember who they were, and yet, you're making me go back into my archives and retrieve that information. Thank you for making me think about them all. Incredible work you are doing.
Marvin Crump
Calgary, Alberta
I started doing my family research and was just beginning to learn about my Canadian family when I was referred to Andrea. The little research that I had done on my own was nothing in comparison to the amount of information Andrea found for me. I learned the names of my grandma, great grands and many, many others. I was able to see the pictures attached to the names that was on the papers she emailed me. Her research has brought with it many living cousins and new relationships into my life. Her work has brought so much joy to my life. I finally have the knowledge of my family history, which has connected me to family I never knew. I would highly recommend Andrea for any of your family research work you may have.
Tracey Collins
Ashburn, VA
Andrea provided a bounty of known and unknown information about both sides of my complicated family! She is obviously passionate about what she does and has remarkable resources to accomplish what she sets out to do. Many thanks for your help, Andrea.
Ragland Tolk Watkins
Manhattan, ny
You are so kind! Thank you for all your hard work on our big extended family. Learning about new family members and "family secrets" was fascinating.
Isabella Rubio
Birmingham, AL

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