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dfh Research Services
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 18 reviews
 by Chris Peterson

I selected Mike's service due to his familiarity with French Canadian genealogy, and I couldn't be happier with the results. Mike was very prompt in his responses and kindly answered all of my questions. I even came back to get a record transcription. I would highly recommend Mike for your genealogy research.

 by Jay Koby

Mike was very thorough and fast in researching my question. I'm extremely pleased with the level of communication, the depth of research, and the quality of the resulting report. His rates are very reasonable, and I would happily hire him again in the future.

 by Bonnie

I hired Mike to help me with some family genealogy. He was incredibly knowledgeable. I got more than I had hoped from using him as a source. I am so grateful!

 by Mike Bell

This has been an incredible example of someone providing a professional service above and beyond what was expected. Mike did a fantastic job of communicating throughout the process and, while he didn't find what I was expecting, he did find the truth, which happened to be even better than what I was expecting. The reports he provided are extremely thorough and he found documents and records that I wouldn't have known to look for, and then pieced everything together in a linear fashion to make it understandable. I'm excited to know now that I'm a Canadian citizen, (born in the US with no idea I had Canadian descent,) and now I just need to prove that lineage to the IRCC. I have no doubt that's possible with the findings from Mike.

 by Ryan

Quick and highly effective.

Working with Mike was great, timely, and effective. Would recommend to anyone.

 by Sarah

Mike is amazing. My partner and I went to him to help us get information regarding specific branches of our family for citizenship purposes. He was SO FAST and meticulous. The stuff he put together was amazing. He definitely went WAY above and beyond for us. He is also just super nice, helpful, knowledgeable and professional. The reports he made for us were so incredibly detailed and he found more records than we needed! There was one record he couldn’t get, only because it’s in FL and must be accessed in person. He even gave me the contact information for someone local to the area to help me.

He really knows his stuff! He found all kinds of interesting tidbits that we never knew. If I decide to trace back the rest of my family, I am definitely contacting him.

 by Sarah Sands

Mike was incredibly helpful and FAST. We appreciate how much he helped us. Thanks, Mike!

 by Amaya Taina

I cannot say enough good things about Mike Sainsbury. Working with him has been one of the most genuinely supportive and affirming experiences I’ve had during an emotionally exhausting and complicated genealogy process.

Mike went far beyond what I expected from a genealogist. He was not only meticulous, thorough, and deeply knowledgeable about Canadian records and lineage research, but also fair, honest, and transparent about what could and could not be proven. He never oversold certainty, never rushed the process, and never treated setbacks as failures. Instead, he approached each obstacle with creativity, patience, and integrity.

What truly sets Mike apart is his kindness and empathy. Genealogy isn’t just documents — it’s family history, identity, grief, and hope all tangled together. Mike understood that. When I hit major roadblocks and felt discouraged, he encouraged me to keep going, validated how hard the process was, and reminded me that setbacks are part of serious research, not a reflection of effort or worth. That kind of emotional intelligence is rare and incredibly meaningful.

He treated my case with care and respect, communicated clearly, and made me feel like my story actually mattered — not just as a file or a project, but as a person. If you are looking for a Canadian genealogist who is exceptionally skilled, deeply ethical, and genuinely compassionate, I would recommend Mike Sainsbury without hesitation. He is the kind of professional who restores your faith in the process — and in people.

 by Yvonne Hanvey

Mike helped me solve a long unsolved mystery. He is very professional. I thoroughly recommend him.

 by M DuPraw

Mike Sainsbury is wonderful! If more than 5 stars were available in this rating system, I'd give them all to him! He is thoughtful, kind, thorough, detailed, well-credentialed, super competent and humane in his pricing. What more could I ask?! I give him my highest recommendation and gratitude!