THE – determiner.
Denoting a person that is already or about to be mentioned.
DEAD – adjective.
No longer alive.
SLEUTH – noun.
A person who investigates mysteries.
The GENEALOGIST
Is there a mystery within those gnarled branches and fallen leaves of your family tree?
Or are you in search of that final resting place of an ancestor within Yorkshire and beyond?
Welcome to the world of Tee – a professional botherer of the dead, and founder of The Dead Sleuth.
The Dead Sleuth is a registered company located in the City of York offering professional genealogical services for those looking to solve the riddles and absurdities of their own family history.
With access to a wealth of local repositories and archives throughout York, and beyond – Tee works with those who need an experienced and dedicated history sleuth by their side as they embark on a fascinating journey to uncover the lives of their ancestors.
From genealogical advice, family history research, probate transcription, archive retrieval, to photography, lineage reports and ancestral storytelling – The Dead Sleuth offers a rich menu of research services.
“If you cannot get rid of the family skeleton, you May as well make it Dance.
~ George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950)
RESEARCH SERVICES ON OFFER…
WORKING WITH THE DEAD SLEUTH…
cONSULTATION.
As every research commission is as unique as the person who is requesting it – an initial FREE thirty minute consultation by Zoom, Whatsapp, or telephone is offered to ensure that Tee is the perfect sleuth to undertake any research of your behalf.
pROPOSAL.
If, after the initial consultation you wish to work with Tee – a written proposal including confirmation of the research as discussed and an estimate of the charges involved will be drafted for your consideration.
the process.
From the initial proposal to the completion of your research commission – Tee will encourage you to share your thoughts, and observations throughout every stage of the process.
Tee’s collaborative approach is to ensure that her research report(s) will surpass your expectations.
Conclusion.
The research report(s) with any and all electronic attachment(s) will be sent to you by email.
However, if you do not have access to email and/or would prefer to receive any research report(s) with copies of any and all attachment(s) by post – Tee is happy to oblige.
RESEARCH SERVICES ON OFFER…
leave your card?
To consult with Tee about genealogy and sleuthing your family history, or chat about her research in progress, make an enquiry concerning her diary of upcoming talks and walks or to book a TEE TALK – sign the guest book below:
chat with the Dead Sleuth about:
genealogy and family History research
the victorian celebration of death
Social history of Tradition and death
victorian crime in york, and beyond
Fallen Women from the 19th century
history of the victorian penitentiary
ancestral healing
symbolism and language of Graveyards
ancestor storytelling
The professional dead botherer
The Dead Sleuth also offers bespoke ancestral tours for visitors who are curious about understanding their family history in the context of location and would love to walk in the footsteps of an ancestor, visit the place they once called home or stand at the foot of their grave in a quiet churchyard.
As a public speaker, Tee is happy to chat with eager ears and curious minds about her tales of Victorian criminality, tombstone tourism, sleuthing those elusive ancestors and fallen women.
Passionate about the benefits of Ancestral Healing – Tee also works alongside those who are seeking to understand, reveal and free inherited grief and trauma from their family histories.
And with this love of family history, storytelling and Victorian crime – Tee is the founder of The Polite Tourist which offers unique walks through the unquiet streets of York, Scarboro’, and beyond.
kind words for the dead sleuth…
‘Beautifully Presented’
‘Professional to THE core.
Her work uncovering my family history was flawless and beautifully presented.
AND she is one of the nicest genealogists to work with too!’
Katherine K.
United States of America
‘Skilled Professional’
“As publicity and events coordinator for York Family History Society it was my good fortune to meet Tee Bylo on an open day at York cemetery.
She took time to guide me effortlessly to the unmarked grave of my lost grandfather. Her knowledge of the place is without equal.
She is a truly skilled professional – one of those key figures in York that people defer to if engaged in family history or local history research notably of the Victorian period.”
Stephen Barrett
York Family History Society