Brass Oak Genealogy offers consulting services to genealogists and family historians who find themselves stuck on a research problem and need guidance to move forward on their own, as well as professional genealogists who are assisting clients with research outside of their expertise.
Everyone needs a good editor, including family historians who have drafted a family history and professional genealogists looking to maintain their image with clean content for their websites, client reports, books/guides, or lecture slides and handouts. Brass Oak Genealogy offers three different levels of editing to suit your needs.
Because genealogy research involves more than what's available online, sometimes records need to be retrieved from libraries, courthouses, government offices, or archival repositories. Brass Oak Genealogy is available to quickly access records in southeastern Wisconsin and northeastern Illinois for a reasonable fee.
Knowing our family history gives us an understanding of those who came before us and, more importantly, a sense of who we are as individuals. At Brass Oak Genealogy, our goal is to help people discover and share their family history, while adhering to genealogical standards and practices.
Specializing in families from the Midwestern United States with immigrant roots.
“I’ve used several professional genealogists and Julie is among the best. Her research is complete and the facts she learns are well supported. I couldn’t ask for much more.” —Ed L.
“Julie has been wonderful to work with as an editor and organizer. She respects my research and words, but always makes me sound better. She asks good questions and listens to my responses, and it has been great to work with her.” —Paula Stuart-Warren, Certified Genealogist®
“Julie is helping me write my family history and fill in research gaps. She keeps me focused so progress is made.” —Steve Leonard
“I had the pleasure of working with Julie for several years on publications for the Federation of Genealogical Societies and know firsthand what an outstanding editor she is. Julie is one of the most dependable people I know. She takes full responsibility for projects and meets deadlines.” —Linda McCauley
“Julie’s background, education, publishing/editing experience, and advanced research skills make her the ideal person for the services she offers. It has always been a pleasure working with her.” — Janice Fritsch, PLCGS
Brass Oak Genealogy is owned and operated by Julie Cahill Tarr, AG.