Fisher Historical Consulting
Discover the Real Story Behind Your Civil War Ancestor
Civil War Research by a Military Historian and Army Veteran
Go beyond names and regiments. I uncover the documented, real-world experience of your Civil War ancestor using archival records, military analysis, and historical context.
With a background as both a professional historian and a 16-year U.S. Army veteran, I bring a level of insight most genealogical research simply can’t provide
Most Family Histories Stop Too Soon
Many families know only a name, a regiment, or a story passed down through generations. The real story—found in service records, pension files, and archival documents—is often much deeper.
We uncover that story with accuracy, context, and evidence.
Documented Timeline
A clear, evidence-based timeline of your ancestor’s military service from enlistment to discharge.
Archival Records
Verified records drawn from national, state, and archival sources, carefully analyzed and interpreted.
Historical Context
Insight into where your ancestor served, what their unit experienced, and how they fit into the broader war.
Written Narrative
A professionally written account that brings your ancestor’s service and story together in a meaningful way.
Service Verification & Record Identification
Confirm your ancestor’s military service and locate official records.
Hourly Research
For specialized or open-ended projects, research is also available at a rate of $50 per hour. This option is well-suited for focused requests, follow-on research, or resolving specific questions.
Documented Service Timeline
A structured, evidence-based reconstruction of your ancestor’s military experience.
Full Historical Reconstruction
A deep archival investigation that brings together records, movements, and lived experience into a complete narrative.
Project Estimates
All projects are scoped individually. Before any work begins, you will receive a written estimate outlining the expected scope, research time, and deliverables.
Research You Can Trust
Master’s degree in Military History
Doctoral research in progress
16-year U.S. Army veteran (Sergeant First Class)
Specialized Civil War archival research experience
What This Research Can Reveal
The right records can uncover far more than a name or regiment. Pension files, service records, and archival sources can reveal movements, hardships, injuries, and personal details that bring a soldier’s experience into focus.
In many cases, this research uncovers information families have never seen before.
In one case, prison records and regimental histories allowed us to trace a soldier’s service through multiple campaigns, revealing details about his movements and experiences that had been lost to time. He had a date of death at Andersonville Prison, but no information on capture date or the action he was likely captured during.
Start Uncovering Your History Today
Whether you’re researching a single ancestor or building a deeper family history, we’re ready to help you uncover the story with accuracy, context, and care.