"I got what I asked for"

I got what I asked for. Great report and proofs provided. I have the information, but I still don’t know anything about the man I asked about. I already had much of the information without some of the records that I didn’t know how to get. I don’t know where the bio father was living or working when I was conceived. There just wasn’t much about him in the report. After I submitted all my info to Trace, I discovered additional information that would have helped. I was promised updates and contact every couple weeks or so, but never got it. Even after contacting Trace twice and being told someone would get back to me. I have pictures of my probable half brothers, provided by a DNA consultant on Facebook, but not my bio father. That volunteer DNA consultant gave me the same info overnight, based on the DNA strings and segments. Even that my 1232cM match to Martha Schubbe Smetanka was as a half-aunt and likely the daughter of Michael’s older brother, Barney.
I know you research based off the information i provided. Thank you for the report. I am still in the same place today as I was $4200 ago. Although I DO appreciate how you linked me to all the cousins with whom I have been in communication.
All in all, I think I know more now than I did.

"Excellent outcome!"

Overall, I am extremely pleased with Trace and the outcome of my search for my father’s biological parents. I was frustrated with the length of time involved which was more than a year, but I know the pandemic slowed things down. I was also disappointed in the monthly updates which encompassed nothing more than “work is still in progress”. In the end, I was very happy with the final report which was very in-depth. I have a few questions and I hope for their response soon.

"Finally found out if my family stories…"

Finally found out if my family stories were true and more. I got my answers.

"The researcher was exceedingly…"

The researcher was exceedingly diligent, the report clear and thorough. Trace answered our questions in a timely manner. I would not hesitate to recommend them to other law firms for serious genealogical research projects.
R. Evans, Attorney
Northampton, Massachusetts

"Although there was no "WOW you found…"

Although there was no "WOW you found it" at the end of the research for birth certificate or burial place for Eliza Burnett, there was a very interesting find. It was the obituary for the husband of Eliza so that when I shared it with my cousin who has been researching our common ancestor for 45 years, she did reply WOW!!! I am grateful for that find. And it leads us to believe that the burial for the wife is where the husband laid to rest. Might mean a trip to Iowa in the coming year or so.

"Trace Review"

I was very happy with the results of the research Trace did for me. The researcher uncovered information that was different from what had been reported by other family members. He noted both of those possibilities then outlined why he believed one over the other. The format he used was easy to follow and was backed up with documents. I would definitely recommend Trace for anyone who is exploring their ancestry, especially in areas that difficult to research. The only difficulty I had was occasionally experiencing challenges with getting information regarding the finished product. Some of that was my own difficulty with technology and concerns for privacy, but I would suggest that this could be a problem for some others as well. It might be helpful to have a better discussion earlier in the contracting process to help people be aware of what to expect. Having said that, I am still highly satisfied with the results of my research with Trace

"I was very happy with the timeliness of…"

I was very happy with the timeliness of the service and the information provided. I learned many more details of my great-grandmother that I was unaware of, and I am so grateful for the information. The report means a lot to my family. I am. looking forward to the next project with Trace!

"I Paid $100 and was Ripped Off"

I paid $100 ($50 discount from Rootstech) and got 2 proposals for the same project. One was $500 and the $2,500. The descriptions on the proposals for the services to be rendered read exactly the same. Twice they promised me a more detailed proposal so I could determine why a $2,000 discrepancy in the 2 quotes. Twice they never delivered the differentiation. So I could never make an informed decision. They feel if they send you an e-mail with any sort of quote they have met their obligation. Total rip-off!

"Very interesting"

Very interesting, all of the information you were able to find on the Pluma family plus help us solve who Federico's parents were. Very organized. Communication has been really good over the last year. The scans of documents is pretty astounding!

"Just thrilled"

Just thrilled! Although the pandemic slowed everything down quite a bit, I was thrilled with the documents they discovered! Definitely couldn't have done it on my own!!