After serving in both the military and the police, I wanted to use my investigative skills for something more personal and lasting: helping people understand where they come from. My lifelong fascination with ancestry and family trees naturally led to The Heritage Map Co.
That passion was first sparked by my great-aunt, the committed guardian of our family’s stories. She kept box after box of ancestral records, carefully preserving a lineage that stretches from Scottish royalty, to brave travellers who journeyed from Portugal to Brazil, to a third great-grandfather who helped build one of the first towns in Australia, and an ancestor who came to London during the French Revolution. For more than a decade, I’ve been researching family trees, combining careful genealogical methods with the thorough, detail-driven approach I learned in law enforcement. The result is a service dedicated to uncovering your family’s story with accuracy, care and respect.
Our Story: Professional Genealogy Expert
Guided by decades of archival expertise and a commitment to scholarly precision, our team of lead researchers ensures every family history is preserved with academic rigor and archival grace.
"I love researching because every family story is a puzzle waiting to be solved. There’s a special kind of joy in turning faded names and half-remembered tales into something real and detailed. Following each clue, whether it’s a record, a letter or a tiny note in the margin, means I get to bring forgotten lives back into focus. For me, there’s nothing more rewarding than handing someone a clearer picture of where they come from."
The Research Lead
Emma Wilkinson
emma@theheritagemapco.com