About me ~ Angela Aldam, professional genealogist

After gaining my degree from London University, I went on to take a postgraduate Diploma in Information Science at the City University. I then worked in an academic library for 23 years, as a literature researcher and publications editor.
During this time I began to apply my professional skills to researching my own family history. In 2000 I was one of the prize-winners in the Millennium competition to write a 5-generation family history organised by the Institute of Heraldic & Genealogical Studies.
I became a full-time family history researcher in 2007, joining AGRA soon afterwards. AGRA (the Association of Genealogists and Researchers in Archives) is the main professional body for genealogists in England & Wales, promoting the highest standards and setting a Code of Conduct. In 2010 I was accepted by the AGRA Board of Assessors as a full Member of AGRA. From 2013-2016 & 2017-2020 I served on AGRA's governing Council.
I am registered as a Data Controller with the Information Commissioner's Office (registration number Z107740X), and any personal information you send me will be treated in the strictest confidence. Please see my Privacy & Data Protection information.
You can be assured of receiving a personal and friendly service at all times. I take a pride in the quality of my work and will make every effort to ensure you are happy with the service you receive.
I am always happy to discuss potential projects with clients on the phone ~ contact me to see how I can help.
~ Testimonials
Dear Angela, A very sincere thank you for all the excellent work you have completed for me over the past 18 months.  It has been a fascinating journey and I have been very impressed by your professionalism and enthusiasm.  Thank you!
~ Philip R. (Sussex)
The final report was a fantastic surprise, not only the content which was thorough and detailed, but in the presentation which was very professional. I can't fault Angela's service, communication was excellent throughout the process and therefore I would not hesitate to recommend her if, like me, you're curious to find a few unknowns facts and truths about your own family!
~ Rob B. (London)
Dear Angela, I am so hugely impressed with the service you offer - most of all, for your wonderful helpfulness, ideas and suggestions. It has totally rekindled my enjoyment of investigating our family history. Thank you.
~ Dr Robert Fisher (Oxfordshire)
Hi Angela, I am so pleased with the family tree you did for me, it was brilliant, I would like to say thanks for all your hard work.
~ Irene C. (Spain)