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Not everyone needs a full-fledged research service, so we are also available for genealogical research needs of any size. Struggling to break past a brick wall in your research? Curious about whether an old family story is really true? Wondering what country an ancestor emigrated from, or the origin of your last name? Can’t read a handwritten document and need it transcribed? We can help with any of these issues and more.

In the last decade, the biggest change in the genealogy world has been the availability of at-home DNA tests. Have you taken one of these tests and been surprised by the results? Or, did the results leave you wanting to know more about your relatives and ancestry? Although it can be difficult to make sense of the results and often very confusing to use them to research, we have some experience and will do our best to help. Similarly, although sealed records may leave our hands tied, we will do our best to help with requests related to adoptions.

Staton Research is based in Simpsonville, South Carolina - and we are the most knowledgeable about the records and resources of the Upstate, South Carolina, and (generally) the Eastern US. When it comes to families in these areas, this is where we shine! However, it is therefore important to note that we are not experts on the records of all regions and countries. Additionally, it is important to note the constraints of access to foreign records, as well as the constraints of researching minorities. One final note along these lines - we do our best to practice good research ethics, and we encourage everyone to keep in mind that history can be complicated and painful for some people. Please keep this in mind as you begin your research journey!