"If you find a hole in the ground anywhere in the World, you will find a Cornishman at the bottom of it".

So goes the old Cornish saying.
For several hundred years, tens of thousands of Cornish men and women have left their beloved County and travelled to the far corners of the World in search of a new life. Most of this migration was as a result of the closing of the Cornish Tin and Copper mines. The most popular destinations were the Americas, Australia and South Africa, where new mineral wealth was being found.

Not only did the Cornish take their own expertise at hard rock mining and making the machinery to service the mines, but they also exported their unique culture and customs. There are many areas of the World which are still looked upon fondly as Little Cornwall, with traditions and place names which remind their inhabitants of their native and beloved Cornwall.
Many now return to trace their family background, or at least want to know more.

That is where our Cornwall Family Finders service comes in.

• Have you ever wondered where your family came from?
• What sort of people were your ancestors?
• Where did they live?
• What sort of houses did they live in?
• What jobs did they do?
• What happened to those members of the family who were left behind?
• Is there any trace of the family still in Cornwall?

Just some of the many questions we have been pleased to answer.

Based in Cornwall and with first hand access to census returns, registers of baptism, marriage and burial as well as a host of other local information and personal knowledge, coupled with a strong desire to achieve success with every search, we can build you a picture around your family.

Perhaps you already have some small pieces of the jigsaw and are just waiting for a service like ours to help fill in the gaps.

It need not cost a fortune to find out ...

Our competitive rates start from just £10.00 per hour for research.

Copies and photocopies of original documents and certificates can also be obtained and are charged at cost plus postage.

We offer a personalised, individually tailored service to all our customers to meet every need and interest.
We also offer a quality digital photograph service of locations associated with your family history.
All our research is carried out on a no result, no fee basis and nothing is payable until a result is achieved.

Whether you wish to confirm one small detail or would like us to trace your family through several generations, we have the facility to put you in touch with your Cornish past.

Please complete as much detail as you can on the application form below or email me on: bobr.stkilda@dsl.pipex.com

Upon receipt of your application, we will contact you, without obligation on your part, outlining how we can best help you in your search and giving you the opportunity to set the budget for the search.

Why not start by investing just a small sum in your family history?

You could well become hooked ... we did !!

Whilst every effort is made to seek out the information requested, we can not be responsible for any omissions or errors in recorded information.
Searches will be undertaken as soon as possible after receipt of the application form.
Progress reports, if appropriate will be posted by e-mail

Why not join the many people across the World who have found ancestors and family members they never knew they had ?

A fascinating insight into your family is just around the corner.

Bob Richards, St. Kilda, Carnon Downs, Truro, Cornwall TR3 6HH
Email: bobr.stkilda@dsl.pipex.com