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At Roots Scout, we bring your family to life. We research your ancestry and provide you with tools to preserve and save your history for generations to come.

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Add what you know

Enter names, dates, photos, and notes, and submit your research request form.

See the big picture

Explore your visual tree and printable group sheets.

Your Roots Toolkit

Ancestry Tree

Visual tree of ancestors plus a card view for descendants and person details.

Timeline

History of family events alongside world facts to add context.

Story

A readable narrative of your history with historical context woven in.

Family Group Sheets

Formatted, print-ready documents for each person and family unit.

Images

Photographs and document scans organized with the right ancestors.

Migration Mapping

Interactive maps showing migration hot spots and moves over time.

Chat

One-on-one conversation with your research agent when you need help.

What our clients say

  • “Roots Scout uncovered stories about my great-grandparents I never knew existed. The detail and care put into the research blew me away.”

    — Emily R., Pennsylvania

  • “The level of accuracy and personal touch was outstanding. I never expected to find photos and newspaper articles about my ancestors.”

    — Marcus L., Virginia

  • “Roots Scout turned scattered family stories into a clear, beautifully organized history. I finally feel connected to my roots.”

    — Sarah W., Texas

  • “I had tried researching on my own for years with little success. Roots Scout gave me a professional, detailed family history in weeks.”

    — Jonathan B., California

  • “The compassion and attention to detail impressed me most. It felt like more than research—it felt like a gift for my entire family.”

    — Angela T., New York

  • “Roots Scout helped me trace relatives I didn’t even know existed. Now I’m in touch with cousins across the country!”

    — David K., Illinois

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From Roots Trails

Simon Brown (1825–1883)

Sep 30, 2025

Boatman • Bartender • Carpenter — a Life Along the Lehigh He was not famous, but he was necessary. Simon Brown’s life unfolded where the Lehigh River bends and the towpath used to sing with the s…

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The Whistle in the Valley: The Life of Reuben Morris Grow, Railroad Conductor

Sep 16, 2025

In the anthracite hills of Carbon County, Pennsylvania, iron rails carved through forest and farmland, carrying coal, commerce, and hope. At the heart of this story is Reuben Morris Grow (1858–1914), a lifelong ra…

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“Three Names on One Roll”: Southey Ezekiel Nottingham and His Sons in the 10th U.S. Colored Infantry

Aug 22, 2025

In the 1860s, on Virginia’s Eastern Shore, the Nottingham name appears more than once on the same Union muster rolls. Southey Ezekiel Nottingham—born about 1815 near Capeville, Northampton County—was e…

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