I first learned about Gopher Records through Dick Eastman’s Online Genealogy Newsletter. For years I had wanted to visit NARA myself and get copies of my ancestors’ pension files. But years went by and I never got there. When I read about Gopher Records, I decided this was my chance. So far I have ordered
I got the records for 2 of the 3 ancestors I requested records for within 10 days! (May have been less, I didn’t keep track of time) That compared to the MONTHS I waited when I ordered from another company. I had some questions and Bob CALLED me on the phone, personally, to walk me
Thanks to Bob & Gopher Records, we were able to put to rest a long-standing debate over how old a particular soldier was in our cemetery. Written on the man’s discharge papers was a note from his commanding officer that the man was now 52 years old but at the time of enlistment was listed
Every order I have placed with Bob (and I think this makes 5 now) has always been done professionally and so efficiently. He is quick to answer any questions you might have and I just have never been more pleased with a retrieval company. Additionally, the ordering system is easy to use and navigate, which
Previously this year, I had requested records directly from NARA. I believe the cost was in the range of $80 and it took 6 weeks to receive. I had a similar request for Gopher Records and they delivered the records in two weeks for about half the cost. I will definitely use them in the
I’ve been researching and documenting two ancestors’ stories for several years now. I avoided getting records from NARA because the official process is tedious. With my research process ending and my writing process starting, I knew I needed more. There were numerous blanks that needed filled in for my ancestors, as well as a handful
When the records became available I was notified and the records were all copied and sent to me in a timely manner. I was again notified and was able to copy the records on my computer and make hard copies. Everything was done as discussed in the original contact. I was very pleased with how
I ordered Civil War pension files for two of my 3rd great-grandfathers. It was during the pandemic, and I liked the fact that I didn’t have to pay until I received the files. I’ve sent money to places in the past, and then never heard another word, so I appreciate the opportunity to pay *after*
Gopher Records did a great job of researching my ancestor and providing a lot of information that I didn’t know was available. Land records, Service records, and Pension records all of which provided a story of his life and filled in a lot of details. Highly recommend GR and I”m already planning to get records
For my line with many men of the same name, Alfred Ridge is a son of Thomas Ridge, I thought an unmarried man’s records could name siblings and parents. As a beginner, this was a daunting task and closures from Covid made it impossible. When I saw Gopher mentioned in a Facebook chat group it
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