Hiring Researching with Lori means that you are hiring a researcher with experience including…

  • 45 years as a researcher in family and local history!

  • 35 years digging through Archives and Libraries around the United States!

  • 35 years as a Librarian at the Wisconsin Historical Society whose collections encompass the United States and Canada!

  • Practical fees and low tech services. $50/hour with contract.

  • Email me at researchingwithlori@gmail.com!

About me..

My name is Lori Bessler. I absolutely love historical research and have spent most of my life researching my own family history as well as assisting historical researchers from all walks of life! As a Librarian at the Wisconsin Historical Society, I conducted consultations and workshops to teach how to research history. I also did extensive research for clients.

I am now retired and I look forward to helping people learn more about history!

Here is a list of services I currently provide:

  • Research projects using collections at the Wisconsin Historical Society Library, Archives and Museum.

  • Consultations to help you know how to research.

  • Travel and research at courthouses in southern Wisconsin.

  • Travel and research in cemeteries in southern Wisconsin.

  • Travel and research in other types of research institutions in southern Wisconsin.

  • Have an idea of a research project and wonder if I can help? Email me with any historical research not listed here.

For information about services and fees, send an email to:

researchingwithlori@gmail.com