‘The right question is usually more important than the right answer.’
~ Plato
Is there a mystery, or a riddle or even an absurdity within those gnarled branches and fallen leaves of your family history tree?
Are you intrigued or perplexed about your ancestors?
Or are you in search of that final resting place of an ancestor from Yorkshire or beyond?
As a professional genealogist with an interest in tombstone symbolism – Tee could be just THE family history sleuth you need by your side.
If you are interested in working with Tee – please take a moment or three to read through a few of THE most asked questions.
Have another question? Please ask away!
Is tee for hire?
Absolutely! If you interested in working with Tee to undertake research on your behalf – please take a read of the following:
why a consultation before you will work with me?
To ensure that Tee is the perfect sleuth to undertake any research of your behalf!
can i cancel at anytime?
You have the right to cancel your commission with Tee to undertake research on your behalf within FOURTEEN (14) days of the completion and signing of any agreement between you and Tee.
Your cancellation will be accepted only upon the safe receipt of the completed Notice of Cancellation Form which must be returned to Tee once completed and signed by you.
i have a budget – can I still work With Tee?
Of course! As Every research commission is as unique as the person who is requesting it – Tee will work with you to manage your project budget effectively.
The terms of payment are discussed during the initial consultation.
what are the research services on offer?
From genealogical advice, family history research, probate transcription, archive retrieval, to photography, lineage reports and ancestral storytelling – there is a rich menu of research services on offer.
Why not take a look for yourself?
I want to share your research with others – can I do this?
Under the United Kingdom laws of copyright – any and all research undertaken by Tee as The Dead Sleuth Limited on your behalf is subject to protection by copyright and other proprietary rights and must not be published without Tee’s written authority or the written authority of Tee’s nominated legal representative(s).
how long will your research take?
The initial free 30 minute consultation will provide clarity as to the time required to undertake any research on your behalf in the most effective way possible.
However, if you are in need of research completion by a particular date or within a specified timeframe – let Tee know and she will do her best to make this work.
Just what is ancestral healing?
Ancestral Healing is both a spiritual and transformative personal journey.
It is through the learning of your ancestors by genealogical study and with the uncovering of family history that we can come to understand, and accept the inherited grief and trauma of our family stories.
To enjoy a FREE no obligation consultation about working with Tee on your unique ancestral journey or chat about my research about the understanding and benefits of ancestral healing or to book a TEE TALK about ancestral storytelling – please use the message board at the close of this page.
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Tell Me more about The DEAD SLEUTH LIMITED:
The Dead Sleuth is a company limited by shares, registered in England and located in the City of York offering professional genealogical services for those looking to solve the riddles and absurdities of their own family history.
The company number is 11550062 with a registered address of Anvil Lodge. Thanet Road. York. North Yorkshire. United Kingdom. YO24 2PH.
The Dead Sleuth Limited is registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018.
CAN I SHARE YOUR NEWS AND YOUR IMAGES?
Of course! However, as the text, images and videos on this website are subject to protection by copyright and other proprietary rights – you must fully and accurately credit Tee’s work and provide a link back to Tee’s website.
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Last Updated: JULY 2025