A Catholic family history studio
We research and write your family’s history into a book to read, share, and hand down.
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My mother’s sideMy father’s sideBoth sidesChoose a side and tell us what you have in mind. Daniel will follow up within a couple of days.
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We research, write, and design your family's book.
You read and approve before printing.
Receive your books to give to your family.
Research, writing and book design included.
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One side: maternal or paternal
One family book
Baptism, marriage, and death records, historic maps, ship crossing, and homestead records, scripture, and more, all woven into one narrative.
Research, writing and book design included.
30-day money-back guarantee. Terms
Both sides: maternal and paternal
Two companion family books
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“Working with Dan at FamilyBound has been a fabulous experience. Dan has used his extensive knowledge to expand and prove our known ancestral lineage, using the highest standards of genealogical veracity. He is also empathetic, highly ethical and a great listener. My family could not recommend Dan and FamilyBound more wholeheartedly.”
“What a Blessing and how wonderful to have information of our ancestors together in a book. This is a true family treasure!! Thank you for all the work you have put into this project.”
Daniel DobeshFounder, FamilyBound
Tell Daniel the occasion and date you have in mind. The Heritage Book or The Heritage Collection can be ready in as fast as 2 months. Daniel will confirm a schedule for your project; a requested date is not a promised delivery date.
Yes. Families are surprised about how little it takes to get started. You do not need a complete family tree or exact dates to ask about a book. Start with your name and an email address or phone number, and share whatever family details you know. Daniel will help you identify a starting point.
Yes. If you want, bring your family tree, records, photographs and notes. We review the evidence, verify connections and research the agreed family scope, then write the story for your family to explore. Daniel confirms the scope with you before work begins.
Yes. You’ll read the full book and have the opportunity to request corrections before printing. We print only after your approval.
Yes. We work from the records and from family members who are in on it, contact no one you have not named, and the person being honored hears from us only when you choose.
Yes. Relatives can share the cost, and Daniel can invoice each person separately. The Heritage Book includes 10 hardcover copies. The Heritage Collection includes 10 copies of each volume, 20 books in total. Additional copies are available, with the quantity, binding, taxes and shipping quoted before you order.
Pay half upfront and the balance when your approved book is printed. You can also split the deposit into four equal monthly payments with a 10% surcharge on the upfront deposit, rounded down to equal monthly payments; the printing balance stays the same. We accept checks, Zelle, bank transfers and cards. Ask Daniel for an invoice, or use the card checkout.
Sensitive findings are delivered privately and with care, and your family decides what the book carries.
Yes. Modern tools, including AI, assist the work. Daniel is responsible for the finished research and writing. Family connections are grounded in records, with unresolved questions clearly identified.
The Heritage Book explores your maternal or paternal side in one book of around 300 pages. The Heritage Collection covers both sides in two companion books of around 300 pages each. If you are unsure, tell Daniel what you would like to preserve and he will help you choose.
