Family Tree & Story Researcher • Barrie, Ontario

Every family has a story waiting to be found.

Hi, I'm Kelly! Coming from adoption myself, I know firsthand what it feels like to wonder where you come from—and how incredible it feels when the pieces finally click together. For years, I've loved helping family and friends uncover their roots across Canada, England, Scotland, and beyond. Now, I'd love to help you find yours.

See Our Own Family Tree See How I Can Help Your Family

15+ Years of Passion

7+ Generations Traced

500+ Family Records Found

30+ Mysteries Solved

Done With Heart & Care

Real family records, explained like a friend at the kitchen table

"If you sit down with me at the kitchen table for five minutes, you'll see how much I light up talking about family history! Because I was adopted, I started out with unanswered questions of my own..."

Kelly Haggerty • Family History Researcher BARRIE, ONTARIO

What Makes Kelly Special

A Natural Gift for Finding People & Their Stories

You Don't Need to Know Anything About Genealogy

Do Any of These Sound Like You?

Most people who reach out to me aren't historians—they're just regular people with a question about their family, a DNA test they don't understand, or a wish to preserve their parents' story.

Real Examples From Our Family

A Look Inside Our Own Family Tree

Click on any box below to see how I pieced together both sides of our family—from my own adoption & DNA discovery journey, to our Haggerty & Hutchison roots across England, Scotland, Australia, and Ontario.

Favorite Family Detective Stories

How I Solve Family Mysteries

When the trail seems to go cold, there is almost always another way in. Here are three real examples from our own family research.

More Than Just Names & Dates

The Clues That Bring Ancestors to Life

Seeing your great-grandparents' handwriting on a wedding record or following their ship across the ocean makes history feel personal and real.

Where I Look for Clues

How I Piece Together Your Family's Past

From adoption & DNA puzzles to Scottish, English, Irish, Australian, and Ontario family records.

Simple, Caring Help

Ways I Can Help Your Family

Working together is super simple and relaxed—you don't need to prepare anything fancy.

Kind Words & Appreciation

What It Means to Uncover a Family's Story

Always Happy to Chat

Tell Me About Your Family

Have an ancestor you've always wondered about, an adoption or DNA question, or thinking of putting together a family story gift? Send me a note! I'll gladly take a first look for free and let you know what we can find.

Email Kelly Directly kelly@globalchalet.net

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