Why Choose Henckell Genealogical Research?
Research built on experience, not just databases.
My interest in genealogy began with my own family history and has developed through years of hands-on research across France, Switzerland, Germany and Austria.
My personal family tree now includes more than 3,200 individuals. Over the years, I have combined online research with visits to the places connected to my family history — including archives, villages, churches and cemeteries — to better understand the people, places and circumstances behind the records.
I have also researched and built family trees for friends, working on different family lines and research challenges.
This experience has taught me that good genealogy is not simply about finding names and dates. It is about connecting evidence, understanding historical context and following the clues that records leave behind.
3,200+
individuals researched in my personal family tree
4 COUNTRIES
France · Switzerland · Germany · Austria
3 LANGUAGES
French · German · English
Handwritten family tree created by my father during his genealogical research.
RESEARCH & ANALYSIS
Careful analysis of historical records, cross-checking sources and connecting evidence across different archives, locations and periods. A methodical approach to complex research questions and difficult-to-trace family lines.
LANGUAGES & EUROPEAN SOURCES
Experience working with French, German and English sources, including records from France, Switzerland, Germany and Austria. Familiarity with the historical and geographical context that can help make sense of European records.
PROJECT & CLIENT FOCUS
A structured approach to research, clear communication and careful management of each research project — from the initial question to the final findings.
Original research notes and documents compiled by my father through research in French town halls and archives.
Handwritten research notes compiled by my father during his genealogical research.