Testimonials


It all started with one email, my mother-in-law's name and birth date and her parents' names and then Craige gave my family our history and stories. We spent many hours reading updates and mapping journeys. Craige traced our family back to their arrival in Australia. Shipping records, convict records, gold rush moves, Ned Kelly country - my children appreciated a greater understanding of Australian history from the facts, dates and details Craige provided. Craige enjoys the process and relishes each new fact he finds. Margaret, Williamstown, Vic.

From a few details - names, birthday, deaths - Shadwell gave me information that my mother was unable to tell me; although she captivated me with the family stories. Because of those family stories, and wanting to know more, I went to Shadwell. Through Shadwell, I discovered much more about a branch of the family that I had known in part only. Heartfelt thanks Liz, Beaumaris, Vic.

Craige is a master sleuth. Before he researched my family history, I knew almost nothing about it. There were rumours of a convict in our ancestry and my Nanna looked vaguely Italian. Within days Craige has used his skill, inteligence, commitment and passion to uncover THREE transported convicts and my Italian great-great-grandfather. Craige discovered names, dates, marriages, births, deaths and even a naturalisation certificate. But more importantly, he discovered stories, solved mysteries and brought hundreds of years of history to life. My whole family has been enchanted and inspired by Craige's discoveries. Should you choose Craige to trace your ancestry, your life will not be the same; it will be infinitely richer. Camille, North Melbourne, Vic.

I met Craige Proctor when I was researching the Kozminsky story A Break in the Chain and he was secretary/newsletter editor of the MDHS. I was living in Perth, WA, a capital which seemed to become progressively distant from Melbourne as the story unfolded. Nothing was too much trouble for Craige. He arranged a private tour of Mortlake; he was a source of both inspiration and energy on my short visits to Melbourne; he sent me websites, passwords and IT knowledge I hadn't known existed. If you genuinely need help to research your roots, I know of no one better to help you get to the source with the least difficulty. And good luck with the foraging! It's frequently frustrating. And it's worth it. Tangea Tansley, Perth WA

I had been researching my family history for many years, but had been stuck with finding several ancestors, having no idea of where else to go with my research. I asked Craige for help and within minutes he'd found the missing links and records, then continued with more ideas and great leads. He has been unfailingly helpful, generous, resourceful and knowledgeable about family history records and research. Thank you Craige. Susan, Mortlake, Vic.
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