James (Jim) Duggan – B.Sc. Biology, Dip. FHS (S.A.G.) 2009.  MAAGRA.  Member of Society of Australian Genealogists (SAG), Tasmanian Family History Society (TFHS), Australian Institute of Genealogical Studies (AIGS)

Researcher Type:  Genealogist & Record Agent

Special Interests:
Assisting others in their family history research originating in Tasmania, Australia or New Zealand, USA, Canada and Great Britain utilising many resources locally as well as internationally. I am able to access records locally at the State Archives as well as obtain probate records. My specialties include utilising directories, newspapers, vital records as well as accessing the UK, USA and Australian National Archives.

Services:
Assisting clients with locating information to begin or complete ones family history, locate missing family ancestors utilising many resources I have available. I  consolidate family historical information into a logical format and present such findings in a report format  or in a bound book format. I focus primarily my research on official documentation (vital records, immigration, probate, census, directories, military etc.) and attempt to validate what information, if any, is provided by the client.

Biography:
I have had experience in genealogy since 1999, when I completed my own family history research and once I received my Diploma in Family Historical Studies in 2009, developed my own business (Ancestral Research Services of Tasmania, ( https://ancestralresearchtasmania.com.au )). I then began to assist others with their family history enquires. I have much experience in all states within Australia, especially Tasmania, Victoria and New South Wales as well as New Zealand, United States, Canada, England, Wales, and Scotland. I am very qualified in research as I worked in the US for 7 years in oceanographic research, as well as in Australia working for various companies where organised research and methodology was required. I also have a keen interest in photographing and documenting my flora and fauna sightings and currently collect and photograph specimens for the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery’s Moth collection.

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