First time using Gopher Records and found it incredibly intuitive, and Bob was quick to help me sort out an issue I had. I got far more information than I expected and plan to use the service again in the future!

I have used Gopher Records several times and have never been disappointed in the service or the attention to detail for each order -making sure I am getting what I expect & also adjusting the cost when certain records are not available. I would highly recommend Gopher Records to search for you!

The Gopher Records team has been fantastic to work with! As a full-time, professional genealogist, it's so important for me to have reliable partners supporting me in securing key records from NARA! I've ben so happy with Gopher's quick turn-around time, high-quality record image files, and the personalized support!

I found Gopher Records on a list of independent researchers available for hire to retrieve records at the National Archives. Bob Velke was very responsive and kept me updated as the National Archives gradually re-opened to researcher access during the COVID pandemic. Fortunately, Bob retrieved my ancestor's entire Civil War pension record including his widow's pension application where I found the information I needed to document my ancestor's divorce from a previous wife, my second great-grandmother. The county records were burned in 1864 so I had no other documentation of my second great-grandparents' life event.

I had previously laid out $$ to the National Archives twice--once right before the pandemic, and then again last month, hoping I could get information. After spending $60, I received a letter stating they couldn't help because my 2nd great-grandfather had a common name. I heard about Gopher, and gave it a try. Bob at Gopher responded so quickly, and went over my information, comparing it to the 3 soldiers who had the same name, and were in the same unit. We were able to pinpoint which person it was by process of elimination. Bob [...]

Way faster and way cheaper than ordering directly from NARA. Great service. Pension records are invaluable family history archives. I will be using the service again. Highly recommended.

I have used Bob’s services a number of times and would highly recommend him. Excellent service and a pleasure to work with.

I appreciate the great service in obtaining a Civil War pension for me. I needed to be sure I had the complete file and appreciate the efforts of Gopher Research in that!

Recently I used your service for my 2nd great grandfathers George H Willobee, Company D 14th Michigan Infantry, records military records through the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). I heard that yoi were about half the cost and much faster. It two weeks. I had everything that could be gotten from Fold3, Ancestry, My Heritage and Family search that was out there. I got over 300 pages of documents, I was amazed. Among them was his enlisted form. I still hoping to find photos of him. I've started my second request.

Recovering pension and posting records for a veteran of the Spanish American War and various INdian-frontier homeland postings.