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    LET US HELP YOU Discover Your Family Heritage

    LET US HELP YOU Discover Your Family HeritageLET US HELP YOU Discover Your Family HeritageLET US HELP YOU Discover Your Family HeritageLET US HELP YOU Discover Your Family Heritage

    LET US HELP YOU Discover Your Family Heritage

    LET US HELP YOU Discover Your Family HeritageLET US HELP YOU Discover Your Family HeritageLET US HELP YOU Discover Your Family HeritageLET US HELP YOU Discover Your Family Heritage

    About ibuildfamilytrees.com

    Our Mission

    Our Genealogy Service

    Our Leadership

    At ibuildfamilytrees.com, we are dedicated to helping you discover your family history and build your family story. 

    Our goal is to connect people and share their ancestral histories in a meaningful way.

    Our Leadership

    Our Genealogy Service

    Our Leadership

    Ray Swetman is our founder.  Ray has over 30 years experience, having performed genealogy research for dozens of families with amazing results.  His area of expertise includes USA, Canada and British Isles. 

    Our Genealogy Service

    Our Genealogy Service

    Our Genealogy Service

    We provide expert family history research.  

    We begin with a discussion regarding your family history desires. 

    We will develop a research plan to deliver excellent results. 

    Thinking about a family reunion? A family history event is a great way to celebrate! 

    Welcome to ibuildfamilytrees.com

    Our Story

    Our Experience

    Our Experience

     Ray Swetman has been involved in genealogy and family history since 1994. 

    He has documented his own Swetman family’s story from the Quaker (RSOF) family

    persecution in 18th century England, immigration to Canada in 1820 and ultimately America in 1873.  Ray is a member of the Son’s of the American Revolution (SAR) and has been the Chapter 

     Ray Swetman has been involved in genealogy and family history since 1994. 

    He has documented his own Swetman family’s story from the Quaker (RSOF) family

    persecution in 18th century England, immigration to Canada in 1820 and ultimately America in 1873.  Ray is a member of the Son’s of the American Revolution (SAR) and has been the Chapter Genealogist for the Oaks Chapter of SAR, assisting prospective new members in proving their lineage to American Revolution Patriots.


     

    Our Experience

    Our Experience

    Our Experience

       Ray earned the Genealogist designation, from The International Association of Professions Career College.  He is a member of the Ontario (Canada) Genealogical Society and the Oakland County (Michigan) Genealogical Society. 

    He is a graduate of Northwood University achieving Bachelor of Business Administration degree and the Graduate Sch

       Ray earned the Genealogist designation, from The International Association of Professions Career College.  He is a member of the Ontario (Canada) Genealogical Society and the Oakland County (Michigan) Genealogical Society. 

    He is a graduate of Northwood University achieving Bachelor of Business Administration degree and the Graduate School for Sales Management and Marketing at Syracuse University. 

    Ray is also Master Historical Presenter at The Henry Ford, Greenfield Village since 2017, bringing stories and history to life for guests. 


    Our Results

    Our Experience

    Our Results

      "Ray presented my own ancestor's genealogy to in-person and virtual family members at a special gathering. 

    His deep understanding of research and primary document sources is outstanding. Ray's presentation included unseen photographs, documents, and census records, with a full storytelling effect. The audience was captivated and appreci

      "Ray presented my own ancestor's genealogy to in-person and virtual family members at a special gathering. 

    His deep understanding of research and primary document sources is outstanding. Ray's presentation included unseen photographs, documents, and census records, with a full storytelling effect. The audience was captivated and appreciative.

    His presentation didn't just provide the facts; it shared potential motivations of decisions our ancestors made. Ray extended the experience to show how individuals can research any genealogy query. He also has a special ability..."

    Lisa W - Royal Oak, MI

    Contact Us

    Our Experience

    Our Results

    We welcome the opportunity to disucss your family history interests. Please give us a call, text or email. 

    We will be sure to respond quickly to your request. 


    Call or text:

    248.860.3523


    Email: 

    ray@ibuild family trees.com


    We look forward to hearing from you.

    Our Mission

    At ibuildfamilytrees.com, we are dedicated to helping you discover your family history and build your family story. 

    Our goal is to connect people with their past

    and share their ancestral histories in a meaningful way.

    Contact Us

    Call or text: 248.860.3523

    email: ray@ibuildfamilytrees.com

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