Emma Jolly at Genealogic provides a high-quality research service for all aspects of genealogy and history.

Established in 2006, Emma Jolly Genealogic has years of experience in managing specific research commissions alongside broader history projects. Using her academic training, Emma takes a flexible but rigorous approach to genealogical and historical research. Clients range from complete beginners looking for help with their family trees to experienced historians. As an experienced writer, Emma specialises in writing and producing family and house history books for private clients. Whatever your research requirements, Emma would be delighted to hear from you.

Now based in St Andrews, Emma spent over 15 years researching in archives and libraries across London. She now works closely with a network of fully qualified researchers from the UK and across the globe, including genealogists in New Zealand, India, Belgium, South Africa, and the United States.

Emma is a member of the Association of Genealogists and Researchers in Archives (AGRA), ensuring she meets the high standards of expertise and professional conduct within genealogy and record searching. Accordingly, Emma follows AGRA's code of practice.

Emma has completed the Your DNA Guide Study Group course and is a member of ISOGG. For DNA consultations and genetic genealogy guidance, see Consultations.

Research For Authors

Emma works regularly with novelists and biographers who require accurate historical detail for their books. Among the authors who have used Emma's research services are the novelist and screenwriter Anthony Frewin, Caitlin Davies, Julia Gregson, Lida Logan, Ken McCormack, Wendell Schollander, Dan Gilgan, Paul Gorman and Michael Palin.