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'''''Searching Records.''''' To save time and avoid travel costs, you can employ a record searcher to find and review the records for you. Record searchers review only the records you instruct them to search. | '''''Searching Records.''''' To save time and avoid travel costs, you can employ a record searcher to find and review the records for you. Record searchers review only the records you instruct them to search. | ||
'''''DNA Analysis.''''' Many companies offer services to test your DNA. Professional researchers can help you track down candidates for DNA testing and | '''''DNA Analysis.''''' Many companies offer services to test your DNA. Professional researchers can help you track down candidates for DNA testing and interpret your results. [[Hiring a DNA Testing Company]] provides further information. | ||
'''Other Services.''' Genealogists also provide a range of other services that include the following <br> | '''Other Services.''' Genealogists also provide a range of other services that include the following: <br> | ||
*Consulting and counseling with you about how to solve a research problem | *Consulting and counseling with you about how to solve a research problem | ||
*Deciphering handwriting on old records | *Deciphering handwriting on old records | ||
*Translating foreign records | *Translating foreign records | ||
*Instructing and lecturing on genealogical topics | *Instructing and lecturing on genealogical topics | ||
*Computerizing genealogical information | *Computerizing genealogical information | ||
*Abstracting and publishing records | *Abstracting and publishing records | ||
*Finding missing people | *Finding missing people | ||
=== Methods of Professional Genealogists === | === Methods of Professional Genealogists === | ||
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