Research requests may be submitted in two ways:
1. Download the
Mail-In Request Form and mail the completed form to AFGS.
2. Order online at the public AFGS
Research Page labelled 'Request Research' about half way down the middle column.
You can request AFGS to look-up data for you in one of our 20,000+ books and repertoires using our
Lookup Services.
You can also order copies of specific original records from our microfilm collection using our
Microfilm Services.
Research Options:
Single Marriage – A request for one marriage will include the names of the bride and groom, the names of the bride and groom’s parents, the date and place of the bride and groom’s marriage. Marriages of the parents will be counted as additional single marriages and billed as such.
Direct Lineage – A straight line of either a husband or wife back to the immigrant ancestor. This will include each couple, their date and place of marriage, and their parents’ names and location of immigrants in France. Price for direct lineages will be determined by the number of generations found times the rates for research as applicable.
Five Generation Ancestral Chart – Standard five generation ancestral chart of 31 ancestors with 8 marriages found. The last column of names will give parents’ names only: no marriages as they will start a new five generation chart.
Note: The Five Generation Chart will not contain any births or deaths. If a birth or death is requested, it will be treated as a SEPARATE request and billed accordingly.
All results will be sent to you via email (preferred). If you request hardcopies, the copy fees below will be added.
Research Fees (US$):
| Description |
Member Fee |
Member Expanded (*) |
Non-Member Fee |
Non-Member Expanded (*) |
| Birth / Baptism |
7 |
- |
12 |
- |
| Marriage |
5 |
- |
10 |
- |
| Death / Burial |
7 |
- |
12 |
- |
| 5 Generation Chart |
35 |
- |
50 |
- |
| Direct Lineage |
35 |
- |
50 |
- |
| Microfilm Copies |
1.50 |
1.50 |
1.50 |
1.50 |
| Photo Copies (per page), requires P&H |
0.25 |
0.25 |
0.25 |
0.25 |
| Postage and Handling (mailed from Woonsocket, RI) |
TBD |
TBD |
TBD |
TBD |
Please identify what copies you would like in the “Other Information” section.
For other research, the price quoted will depend on the specific research.
What to Include
In addition to the type of research, please include your name, street, city, state, zip code, phone, also member number if you are an AFGS member filled out on the request form. We request your phone number and or e-mail address so that we may contact you for further clarification of your request if necessary. In addition, please send any pertinent information you may have.
Do not: Send self addressed stamped envelopes or prepayment. Payment from outside the United States must be paid by credit card only.
Other Research
If you wish to receive a quote for other types of research, please describe the project on the form. We will then notify you by mail or E-mail of our findings. We will bill you for the research performed using the applicable rates listed above. The price quoted will depend on the specific research requested.
If you only need a few original microfilm records, you may want to use our Microfilm Services.
For more information about research services, email us at [ Research_Department@afgs.org ], or contact AFGS at:
Phone: (401)-765-6141
Email: info@afgs.org
Mail Address: American-French Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 830, Woonsocket, RI 02895-0870
Presbytery of Notre Dame de Vair, now a post office, St-Cosme en Vairais, France. Image by Francis Fortin.
