Family Wise Limited

Family Wise Limited We are among the UK's top people finders and probate genealogists.

We offer a variety of services including: Researching Family History, DNA testing, Heir Tracing and People Finding.

The Jack-o’-lantern is more than Halloween décor! It’s a glowing link to our ancestors, folklore, and family traditions....
29/10/2025

The Jack-o’-lantern is more than Halloween décor! It’s a glowing link to our ancestors, folklore, and family traditions. 🎃

Dive into the history behind the light by reading our brand new blog! You can read it now by clicking the link in the comments!

28/10/2025



The Horror Story Behind The Pendle Hill Witches

In 1612, 12 witches were put on trial at the infamous Lancaster Castle; 10 were found guilty.

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This week’s spotlight is shining on Ruins Not Even Past! 💜 They have shared a lovely photograph of a couple from Poughke...
27/10/2025

This week’s spotlight is shining on Ruins Not Even Past! 💜

They have shared a lovely photograph of a couple from Poughkeepsie, New York, dated 1865!

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Do you fancy being featured in next week’s Monday Motivation? Just tag our account in your genealogical posts, and we’ll choose and shout out our favourite genealogy content from the past week to give the community a much-needed motivation boost coming away from the weekend!

Halloween Heritage Facts! Did you know that Halloween originated from the Celtic festival of Samhain?What is your favour...
25/10/2025

Halloween Heritage Facts!

Did you know that Halloween originated from the Celtic festival of Samhain?

What is your favourite Halloween Heritage fact?

Stuck at a “dead end” in your family tree research? 🪦🌙Our team of reliable, expert genealogists are here to help you bre...
24/10/2025

Stuck at a “dead end” in your family tree research? 🪦🌙

Our team of reliable, expert genealogists are here to help you break through those spooky brick walls and uncover hidden branches of your past.

Don’t be afraid to reach out to us today! 🧩💜

Brand new blog! Behind every family tree are stories of survival, not just success. 🕯 Explore the lives of orphans, foun...
22/10/2025



Brand new blog!

Behind every family tree are stories of survival, not just success. 🕯

Explore the lives of orphans, foundlings and workhouse children in our latest blog by clicking the link in the comments!

21/10/2025



The Story of the Italian Ice Man of 1877 🍦

What began as a wooden cart and a block of ice became a summer tradition that still lingers today. 🧊

Monday Motivation ✨This week, our spotlight shines with the unknownfacecollection. 💜Today, we travel back to the 1860s–1...
20/10/2025

Monday Motivation ✨

This week, our spotlight shines with the unknownfacecollection. 💜

Today, we travel back to the 1860s–1870s in Galesburg, Illinois, where Rev. Isaac Fargo III devoted his life to faith, family, and community.

Born in 1817 in Montville, Connecticut, to Isaac Fargo II and Sarah Rogers, he married Elizabeth Chapman and journeyed through several states before settling in Illinois as a minister.

Captured by N. Briggs, this wonderful portrait reminds us that behind every name and date lies a story of movement, devotion, and timeless faith.
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Do you fancy being featured in next week’s Monday Motivation? Just tag our account in your genealogical posts, and we’ll choose and shout out our favourite genealogy content from the past week to give the community a much-needed motivation boost coming away from the weekend!

Get to know the Family Wise Team, allowing you to put a face to a name!  Introducing Ed! Ed works as a remote administra...
17/10/2025

Get to know the Family Wise Team, allowing you to put a face to a name!

Introducing Ed! Ed works as a remote administrator here at Family Wise, whilst studying at university. His role includes liaising with clients, conducting audits and assisting the admin, case support and finance teams.

“I enjoy working at Family Wise because to the challenging and dynamic workload. Every day here is different and exciting.”

Are you ready to learn about your family history? Contact Family Wise by clicking the link in our bio and getting started today!

Brand new blog! We often picture grand country houses filled with lords, ladies, and lavish parties, but it was the serv...
15/10/2025

Brand new blog!

We often picture grand country houses filled with lords, ladies, and lavish parties, but it was the servants who kept everything running. From butlers and cooks to scullery maids and footmen, millions worked “in service,” shaping Britain’s social history.

Could your ancestors have served in a stately home? Explore their lives, uncover hidden stories, and trace your family’s journey below stairs.

Click the link in the comments to read now!

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14/10/2025

In 1908, this boy, known only as “Son”, worked long days as a trapper boy in the coal mines of West Virginia, opening heavy doors to keep miners alive.

Many were as young as 10, earning pennies because every pair of hands was needed to survive.

Photos like this shocked America and helped end child labour in the mines.

Monday Motivation ✨Today, we travel back nearly a century to 1927 to the heart of Kraków, where children played joyfully...
13/10/2025



Monday Motivation ✨

Today, we travel back nearly a century to 1927 to the heart of Kraków, where children played joyfully among the fallen leaves in Planty Park 🍂

Captured in this beautiful photograph from the Narodowe Archiwum Cyfrowe, their laughter and imagination remind us that even in changing times, the spirit of childhood remains timeless.

We’re delighted to share this wonderful post from Your Roots in Poland, whose work in Polish genealogy helps bring moments like this back to life.

As genealogists, moments like these inspire us, reminding us that behind every name and date in the records, there once lived stories full of wonder, play, and everyday joy!
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Do you fancy being featured in next week’s Monday Motivation? Just tag our account in your genealogical posts, and we’ll choose and shout out our favourite genealogy content from the past week to give the community a much-needed motivation boost coming away from the weekend!

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