I’m always a little self-conscious about this section, but people far more expert than me in website design tell me it’s important! Here are some of the generous and kind things people have written about my work for them. The medals, by the way, were awarded to my late uncle, including the Distinguished Flying Medal (2nd from left) for “exceptional valour, courage or devotion to duty whilst flying in active operations against the enemy” during the Second World War.
Janine B Sussex
“Oliver helped my research immensely and must have left no stone unturned judging by the number of relatives and information he added to my family tree. He genuinely seemed as interested as I was to undertake this research and kept me updated all the way through.”
Kim D Windsor
“Well it’s not every day that you find a sister you never knew you had! I had a fairly informal chat with Oliver about my late mother’s family.
I’d never known my grandparents or uncle and aunts as there had been a ‘falling out’ before I was born. My Mum died when I was in my early twenties, and I had always wondered if my aunts and uncle were still alive, and how many cousins I may have.
A sense of loyalty to her had always stopped me from looking for them properly. Oliver agreed to do some investigating on my behalf, just so I knew, nothing more! The next 48 hours were full of exchanged telephone calls and questions. Finally, one evening, Oliver called me and told me I may need to sit down.
He had found records of my mother’s first child, my older sister born 20 years before me, a sister I never knew I had! My legs literally gave way beneath me! I cannot thank you enough for finding my secret sister, and for all you help after you found her too. Your kindness, caring and empathy guided us through a sea of emotions!
I hate the phrase ‘what a journey’ but it really was!”
Jane D Maidenhead
“For many years I was curious about my family background and you helped me make sense of it by piecing so much information together.
I now have a much clearer understanding of who I am and where I came from! Your reports were fascinating to read and easily understandable.”
Andrew F Farnham
“Oliver made the whole experience fascinating, enriching and most of all fun.
He sourced a wealth of information and managed to unearth some fascinating facts – the end result is a really comprehensive history of the family and some amusing stories to boot!”
John H Petworth
“Oliver Hartley produced an excellent detailed Family Tree together with historical ancestry information far beyond expectation.”