Expert research spanning centuries of records, immigration histories, and ancestral lineages — meticulously documented and brought to life.
Taylor Fitzhugh Turner IV is a Virginia-based genealogical researcher with a lifelong commitment to primary-source historical inquiry. Holding a Bachelor of Arts in History from Thomas Edison State College, Taylor brings both academic rigor and personal investment to every engagement — his own lineage spans nine hereditary societies, each membership earned through the same meticulous documentation he provides to clients. His research spans colonial land records, English records, church registers, and military rosters with particular depth in Virginia, the Tidewater, and the South.
Fitzhugh Research is also a family endeavor in the deepest sense. Taylor's great-grandfather, Taylor Fitzhugh Turner, Sr., was himself a tireless chronicler of the family's lineage — painstakingly assembling records, correspondences, and documents at a time when such work demanded extraordinary dedication. The hereditary society memberships Taylor holds today are, in no small part, a testament to his great-grandfather's labors. Fitzhugh Research is built on that foundation — honoring it, extending it, and offering the same gift to other families.
Tailored genealogical research to match the scope and depth of your family's unique history
Comprehensive lineage investigation spanning multiple generations using vital records, census data, land deeds, wills, and church registers sourced from Virginia archives and beyond.
Professionally written family histories compiled into heirloom-quality reports — complete with photographs, maps, original documents, and annotated source citations.
Research and documentation packages specifically prepared for applications to lineage-based hereditary organizations.
Beautifully presented heritage pieces — framed family trees, archival prints, bound lineage books, and custom documents designed to be passed down for generations.
Identification, authentication, and historical documentation of family portraits — connecting faces to names, dates, and lineages through archival cross-referencing and provenance research.
Genealogical research demands rigor, patience, and deep archival knowledge. Our structured approach ensures every branch of your family tree is grounded in verifiable, documented evidence.
We begin with a thorough intake to understand what you already know, what mysteries remain, and what goals matter most to you.
A custom research scope and timeline is prepared, with estimated archives, likely sources, and a transparent fee structure before work begins.
Our researchers access digitized databases, physical archives, church records, and foreign repositories — leaving no credible source unexplored.
You receive a comprehensive research report with source citations, original document scans, analysis, and — where relevant — a richly written narrative.
Taylor is a master at rooting out family history and genealogy. He found direct ancestors in my and my husband's lines that heretofore we did not know existed. Knowing this information has given us a connection to our family history that we didn't have before. He leaves no stone unturned and is a pleasure to work with.
Taylor is a talented historian and meticulous researcher. I am very impressed by how deep he was able to go in both my and my wife’s ancestry. We love reading all the documents Taylor provided on our ancestors. It has given us a solid connection to our past we would have never had without Taylor’s findings.
Tracing the American story to rightly stand in place as a Son of the Revolution is an honor. I am truly indebted to Taylor Turner for his guidance, his knowledge, his expertise and kind perseverance throughout the process. His skill in detangling and weaving my own personal heritage into the Great American Tapestry is indeed a monumental gift.
Taylor helped me put all the pieces together for my application to the Sons under John Rucker, Ensign. His expertise, attention to detail, and eagerness to put the puzzle together is so appreciated.
Taylor guided our family through the research and documentation required for both the Jamestowne Society and Society of Colonial Wars applications — work that demands tracing lines over 300 years of Virginia records. Grandad would be so proud!
Taylor was extremely helpful throughout my Sons of the Revolution application process, bringing both diligence and judgment to a complex historical research project. His work helped uncover meaningful family history, clarify lineage questions, and assemble the supporting materials in a way that was thorough, organized, and easy to follow. I would strongly recommend him to anyone pursuing genealogical or historical research.
Taylor assisted me in the research of the Jefferson family line in preparation for my application to the Society of Colonial Wars. His work is thorough and efficient. His enthusiasm for genealogy is infectious. Taylor was a delight to work with on this project and I am grateful for his efforts.