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Buildings Archaeology

The story behind the symbol of an ox and the inscribed lettering and numbers was searched revealing an understanding that the symbol was a direct relationship to the owner's occupation as a butcher at the time of its addition.

The hardware installed on this early 18th century home was discovered to have been imported from England during a time when the maker exported it in bulk during the time frame of its installation. Discovery was in collaboration with the Director of the Church of England.

Mystery solved of two missing gargoyles removed from the Iturbide Palace in Mexico, which through research, was identified to have been taken by a US traveler during the late 1800s with a plan to install them in a Chicago, Illinois fountain. Search for the missing gargoyles continues. (Photo provided by Fomento Cultural Banamex.)

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Applications of buildings archaeology include:

Identification of historic properties, building materials, and artifacts
National Registration of Historic Places application filing
Targeted recording for limited alterations
Development of historic building records for building alterations, restoration, or preservation
Recordation before and during demolition projects
Section 106 descriptive documentation with photographs, maps, and drawings as necessary.

House Histories

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This personal home, built ca. 1832 was researched for a complete history which included an architectural and archaeology analysis. Compiled into a report with maps, photos, and documents, the owner, an author, plans on adding his own family history to a personalized hardbound book.

Built c. 1872, this project resulted in the discovery of famous occupants, Eleanor Roosevelt and composer Vittorio Giannini. The agent developed a compelling marketing piece along with a grand open house with drinks named after Gianni's operas and entertainment by a violinist playing several of his symphonies.

This home was researched for the realtor to determine the build date and history of owners and occupants. The detailed report which included maps, photos, and documents was used to develop a unique marketing piece.

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House history projects include:

Complete chronological history of personal or ancestral home
Bespoke hardbound book or report
Real estate promotional material

Historical Research & Genealogies

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Many of us have heard about cases of property which was never claimed by descendants. In this case property was purchased expecting that oil was located on the land. Money was extracted from investors with promise of large returns...some of which never came to fruition. Nonetheless, my client commissioned Legacy Roots to tract down living descendants of property to clear title of ownership.

In this case, Legacy Roots was contracted to dig into 18th century records to determine if a client's ancestor was related to a famous person whose historic home is well known.

At times situations arise where family history is of a delicate nature. In this case Legacy Roots was contracted to learn if a murder/suicide of a direct ancestor was true and why it happened.

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Applications for historical research & genealogies include:

Resolution research of problematic ancestral lineage
Late 19th century/early 20th century adoptions
DNA ancestral/descendant connections
Estate probate affidavit of heirship and due diligence

Legacy Roots LLC

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Buildings Archaeology

Dettwiller, France

Crosswicks, NJ

Iturbide Palace, Mexico

House Histories

Manhattan, NY

Manhattan, NY

Hoboken, NJ

Historical Research & Genealogies

Clearing Title of Ownership

Descendant Proving

Tragic Circumstances