Ask a Genealogist—Live Chat!

Service Available Tuesday–Saturday 9 a.m.–5 p.m. ET

Our expert family historians are here to answer your questions about genealogy and local history! Just enter your question in the chat box in the lower right-hand corner, and one of our genealogists will respond.

For Example, We Can Help:

• Explain how to use a particular website or resource
• Define an unfamiliar term or phrase in a record
• Make recommendations for where to find records

Please Consider Our Other Services For

• Complex questions which require you to provide extensive background or details (i.e., a paragraph or more of information). If you have an in-depth or “brick-wall” question, please use our Personal Genealogist for the Day service or consider Hiring a Researcher.

Additional Resources

• Learn from our subject guides
• Schedule a one-on-one consultation
• Hire a researcher
• Order photocopies
• Join NEHGS or renew
• Find membership answers in our FAQ
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