J. Amy Newman, owner of Newman Research Services, has been helping others solve family history mysteries for well over 25 years. Her career as a professional heir-searcher enables Amy to understand the techniques, databases and resources associated with genealogy and people-searching. Since 1999, thousands of beneficiaries and heirs-at-law have been successfully identified and located due to her expertise. With an intuitive ability to follow the right leads and get to the facts, Amy is known for her dedication, thoroughness and high success rate. Leading a network of experienced researchers, Newman Research Services obtains documents and locates people all over Canada and the USA to settle estates and other legal matters.

Geographic Specialties

Canada - British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec, Alberta, Manitoba 

Geographic Specialities
Heir tracing across Canada, with most experience in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec.

Testimonials
I have retained Amy Newman at Newman Research Services to search for heirs of estates, and would happily retain her again or refer others to her for that work. I'm a solicitor who practices mainly in the area of estate planning and administration, and in that capacity have had occasion to work with several heir tracing firms over the years; hers is the best I have found. In my experience, Ms. Newman's work is timely, thorough and cost-effective. Her billing practices are transparent and fees are appropriate. This work is technical and can be very time consuming. It is not required in every case, but when required, it is important for executors and their advisors to use a service that is so reliable, reasonably priced and effective." Solicitor, Surrey, BC

"It has been an absolute pleasure to work with Amy Newman. Exceedingly skilled, prompt, and meticulous would describe her genealogy research for estates. Amy genuinely cares about linking individuals to their familial roots. She discovered an old letter to the editor that my late grandfather had written, published 1930 in the Globe and Mail. The letter was not a necessary proof document, but it had tremendous personal and sentimental value. Our entire family was so thrilled with that little unexpected discovery. We would be delighted to recommend Amy Newman's heir-finding services." Bronya Levi, North York, Ontario

"When we first heard from an heir-search company about our cousin passing away in England I was very skeptical, as were other members of my family. It sounded like a scam to us. It wasn't until Amy contacted me that my skepticism was put to rest. When I received the cheque in the mail I was so elated I booked a cruise to Europe!" Vicky Pehar, Maple Ridge, BC

"Amy has an incredible ability to synthesize information - her eye for detail is remarkable, and she immediately knows how to connect information with people, and people with people. I have never met anyone with such incredible networking ability, which surely stands her in good stead in her genealogical research. She strikes me as a person who would leave no stone un-turned. Her highly personable nature and keen interest in people and her work make her a wonderful person to work with." Mark Ainley, Vancouver, BC

"Just talking to you relieved me of so much stress and frustration. I am completely satisfied with your services and the constant updating of your progress. I was able to get copies of Mom's marriage certificate and will now be able to file for her veteran's widow benefit." Lois Mattson, Massachusetts

"Thank you very much for your recent search for my cousins, with whom I had lost contact 50 years ago. The speed and thoroughness of your search resulted in my very quickly making contact with them." Kathryn Small, Burnaby, BC

"After 35 years my wife was finally reunited with her mother. Amy has our highest recommendation and our eternal thanks." Robert Harris, Lawyer, Alabama, USA

 

Additional specialities or search keywords
Forensic genealogist, Indigenous, First Nations, adoption reunion, cemetery photos

Repositories
Metro Vancouver libraries; agents in Ontario, Quebec, Alberta, Manitoba

Research Time Periods

• 21st Century
• 20th Century
• 19th Century

Affiliations
Member: British Columbia Genealogical Society;
Treasurer, Pacific Dogwood Chapter, NSDAR (Daughters of the American Revolution, Units Overseas);
Director, Forget Me Not Family Society (Adoption Circles)

Past Member: United Empire Loyalists Association of Canada; Canadian Society of Mayflower Descendants