Qualifications

• 25 years experience, 20 years specializing in Basque records
• Previous Residency and Research in Spain
• 1987 Honors Graduate in Spanish Literature, University of Utah
• Expertise in Spanish/English Translation
• Compiled database of more than 42,000 family names (all linked)
• Author of the instructional video: Who Were They, Heroes or Horse thieves?
• Access to the LDS Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah.
• Se habla Espanol

Susan has twenty years experience in Genealogical Research. She has specialized in the civil and ecclesiastical records of the Basque Country for fifteen of those years. She is an honors graduate of the University of Utah in Spanish Language and Literature and is the author of several "how-to" publications in Genealogy, including the instructional video: Who Were They, Heroes or Horse Thieves?Research is performed at the Family History Library of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Salt Lake City Utah. She also maintains access to several Internet Genealogical Resources, and will pursue other resources as it becomes necessary, at the request of the client.

Fernando is a Graphic Designer by trade, he has a degree in Art from Spain as well as an additional degree in Computer Graphics earned in the United States. He began his interest in Genealogy while supporting Susan in her efforts to make their personal Family Tree "grow". Soon he decided he just couldn't sit by and watch and he began to develop an interest in Heraldry and its history. Now he enjoys developing and designing replicas of Coats of Arms for those interested in a connection with the past in a visually artistic medium. Fernando has an extensive collection of Spanish and Basque surnames, their origins, meanings and descriptions of heraldic symbols.

Susan & Fernando's personal family tree has about 42,000 members. This is available on the RootsWeb World Connect Project. You can get to their database by clicking on the link at our personal web page:

http://home.earthlink.net/~fybarra/

Services & Fees

Beginning Search $75.00
Includes consultation with the client about research already completed by the client and review of collected materials and/or documentation. The client should provide copies of family group records and/or pedigree charts, research logs and any additional information which may be useful in the search. The beginning search will include a review of all materials provided, two hours of search time, and a report on the availability of records for the specific localities in Spain, as well as any documents found.

General Research $25.00/per hour (plus expenses)
After a beginning search, Susan allows clients to set the pace of the research by contracting searches according to their desire and budgets. This would include correspondence, reading and/or transcribing microfilmed records, transferring family information to software programs and reporting on all findings. (Extra expenses would include fees for copies, film acquisition and so forth - please feel free to contact us with any questions).

Translation $ 15.00/per hour
This is Spanish to English or English to Spanish translation and does not necessarily have to be genealogical in nature. Fernando has passed the California Written Examination for Legal, Medical and Business Translation and would be happy to assist you.

Surname Origin Search $ 8.00
This is a very broad, general search for the origin and meaning of a surname, it would include a written description of the coat of arms only. If you would like Fernando to design and render the coat of arms - use the following service:

Coat of Arms $40.00
Includes an original, full color computer rendered drawing of the coat of arms, and the origin, meaning and written description mentioned above. These are suitable for framing and gift giving so be sure to e-mail us and ask about discounts for purchasing additional copies!

Data Entry $15.00/per hour
Putting your information and/or information I find in GEDCOM format or PAF data disk.

Consultation Services $10.00/per hour

All fees are due and payable before research is begun.

Please for additional information.