Sovereign Ancestry

I have no hesitation in recommending the exceptional services of Sovereign Ancestry who have carried out a number of very difficult family history researches on my behalf both in the UK and in Australia that went far beyond my expectations. Duncan provided regular updates, and considerable supporting documentation in a professional yet friendly manner. Dawn Lotty, NSW Australia.

Duncan took on my family tree from a a company who had reached a dead end. I found Duncan both analytical, dilligent and professional and his lateral approach opened up new routes and led us from Ireland to Scotland! Never expected that. Would recommend him highly.

I had a longstanding brick wall with 2 baptisms for the same name and date. After an extensive series of possible solutions Duncan concluded there was only one person in fact. Unfortunately it was not possible to find his marriage and Duncan admitted they had found all there was to be found - and I was pleased to accept this. Sovereign achieved more than I had and I had exhausted where to go next.

I have used Sovereign Ancestry for about 7 yrs. Always good results and some tricky ancestors rooted out. If the research has gone into a black hole they advise whether or not to spend any more money on the project or to cut your losses, you have control over how much money is spent and how much reseach they undertake on your behalf. Always couteous and proffessional. Good value.

Excellent service over quite few years now. My ancestry has gone back a lot further than I could have achieved myself - would always recommend Duncan and his team.

I found Duncan and Sovereign Ancestry to be super-efficient in promptly dealing with my queries. Duncan's researching also helped me to reconnect with a family in England which had been connected with my family in South Africa 133 years ago. Most importantly the reconnection also resulted in the receipt of many photographs of my family in Natal in the 1920s and 1930s, which no longer existed in my family. Ken Grubb, Australia.

I have been researching my family history for over 50 years, but am no longer able to visit archive repositories myself. In recent years I have used Duncan Bray and his team at Sovereign Ancestry for several very specific research projects, and have nothing but praise for the work and service that I have received from them. Their three key attributes that I admire are (1) depth of knowledge of all family history related subjects and sources, (2) wide geographical resources for work at archive repositories, and (3) their efficiency in dealing with correspondence. I couldn’t wish for a better research agent.

First class service given, very helpfull pleasure to do business with, very friendly, now almost like a family member. Used a number of times these past years always given first class service. Trevor Proffitt.

Highly recommended, They have helped me find things out about my family i'd never even heard off, they've helped me trace my Irish ancestry to Ireland, Australia and America and I will be continuing the project in the new year. Duncan Bray and Sovereign Ancestry will not disappoint.

For over 10 years Duncan and his team have given me outstanding help and advice, covering my extensive research in the British Isles, Australia and America. They have found obscure records, as well as those we all know about, that has added so much to my family's history. When my next "brick wall " is reached I'll be consulting them again.

Perfect! I found my family with sovereign ancestry! Antony, Salzburg, Austria.

Knowing only that my great grandfather came to London from Cornwall, an area which I love and now live, I was anxious to “trace my roots”, but was aware that it is very easy to be misled and misguided, if the job is not done professionally and thoroughly. So, I contacted Sovereign Ancestry in 2000, and had a very informative discussion with Principal and Research Director, Duncan Bray. Since then, Sovereign Ancestry has been working continually on our family tree, in manageable financial bites. Currently we are back to around 1580, and work is still continuing to expand the already massive family tree. One of the highlights, in 2008, was the creation by Sovereign Ancestry of a parchment-like scroll, showing the direct descendent line of our surname, which I was able to present to my three children as a Christmas gift – and which has now been added to by the addition of a first grand-child. My children, now adults, are fascinated by their heritage, and take a keen interest in the developments. Another highlight of the project was a visit last year to a churchyard in a small Cornish village, where I walked among fourteen gravestones, all of which had my surname inscribed, and all of the deceased were direct descendants from early 1600 onwards. I have been so impressed by Sovereign Ancestry’s professionalism and knowledge, and an ability to be ruthless with the truth. I have been contacted by many people recently who use genealogy websites, who really believe we are related, until I tell them the information they have is only half the story – I believe this is one of the pitfalls of not using a professional. I would highly recommend Sovereign Ancestry, as they have provided us with a highly professional service, in affordable and agreed bites, and will, I hope, continue to delve even deeper for us in the coming years.Moreexpand_more

Excellent service provided in a professional and efficient way. Would use you again in the future.

Excellent service over the years, researching some obscure backgrounds. Consistent, accurate information especially on overseas and military research. Definitely a five star service.