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I contacted Claude at Geyer Généalogie seeking help with archival records that are not available online. I was specifically interested in notarial records which are a useful type of French legal document. In France, notaries prepare contracts and agreements and certify their legal authenticity. Such records include marriage contracts, property sales, wills, estate inheritance, and guardianship agreements. Over the last two years I have ordered nine searches and have received more than 50 documents. Each order included a clear quotation of the work to be done, a time frame for delivery, and the quoted price. Often the quotation included multiple parts, both new searches and follow-ups to previous findings. From the documents that Claude found, I now have the precise locations and descriptions of family homes. I also have detailed lists of household goods and farm-yard items that my ancestors owned, details about the way immigration to North America was financed, information about family relationships, multigenerational living arrangements, inheritance arrangements, and illnesses. In one case, Claude discovered the whereabouts of a long-lost brother who stayed in France. Claude has a deep understanding of these documents. He can transcribe the old handwriting, provide a detailed summery of the document or a very accurate translation into English. He has a deep understanding of the history of Alsace and addresses questions that arise from the documents. His work is extremely precise and carried out with care. Claude’s responsiveness and high-quality reports make Geyer Généalogie an excellent choice for family history research.