My name is Sarah Osborne. I have been researching my own family history for over 20 years and I have been a professional genealogist since 2014.
I hold both the Diploma in Genealogy and the Higher Certificate in Genealogy, awarded by the Institute of Heraldic and Genealogical Studies (IHGS). I also achieved a pass with distinction in the Pharos/Society of Genealogists Family History Skills and Strategies Intermediate Certificate. I am a member of the Association of Genealogists and Researchers in Archives.
I love helping people discover their ancestors, whether it be researching a full family tree or helping those who have done their some of their own research but have hit a brick wall. I use a variety of different sources to obtain a fuller picture of not only who our ancestors were, but also how they lived their lives as they were shaped by events, both local and international, and with the expectations of society in their time.
My own family history takes in numerous counties in England alongside Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Australia and Canada. It has its fair share of skeletons, including bigamy, incest, imprisonment, family desertion, insanity, secret adoption and destitution but also includes many examples of hardworking people who risked their lives for their country, supported their families and worked hard to improve their lot and provide opportunities for their descendants.
I think there is no such thing as a ‘boring’ family – everyone’s history is interesting.
Please let me help you find your story.
