​​Professional, diligent & discrete writing & research services for over 30 years.


  • I'm your "go-to" person when you and your staff lack the time to thoroughly investigate individuals, families, corporations, etc.
  • ​I look for accurate answers to your questions and verify the information through numerous primary sources.
  • ​Securing my services is cost-effective for your firm/company. It allows you and your staff to focus on pressing needs rather than time-consuming online, on-site and in-person investigations. Also, my rates are competitive.​
  • I have decades of experience in estate & probate research.
  • ​I help you meet deadlines when you're running out of time.



Types of research & writing  projects​
General research     Probate Searches     "Lost relative" Searches    Genealogy     Website content     Newsletters & Annual Reports
News releases     PowerPoint presentations     White papers    Speechwriting     Ghostwriting


Ellen A. Del Colle, M.A.

MY OBJECTIVES ARE PROVIDING ACCURATE INFORMATION; HELPING YOU TO REACH YOUR GOALS; AND MAKING YOUR JOB EASIER.​

​Del Colle Consulting Services LLC​

Writer  - Researcher  - Genealogist


I take on only 1-2 projects at a time to ensure that you receive concierge service and your project goals are met or exceeded. All work is performed in accordance with the Code of Ethics of the Association of Professional Genealogists and the Guidelines of the National Genealogical Society. I look for accurate answers and primary sources to your questions and verify the information through numerous credible sources. Resources include the internationally renowned Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah, the largest genealogical repository in the world of microfilm, print and digitized historic records; National Archives & Records Administration (NARA) in Washington, DC; New York Public Library, New York City; online access to vital records databases; land, parish, probate, military, church and newspaper records; yearbooks; and, city directories, as well as access to a variety of fee-based internet subscription collections.