“I am now confident that I’m able to find my family’s roots.”
For Black Americans exploring their family history
Your family says you have Native American ancestry.
Where do you look next?
Explore your family’s oral history with genealogist Mike Lane. In a private, 60-minute consultation, discuss your clues and get a personalized roadmap for what to research next.
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Start With Your Name
Search the free tribal surname index.
60 minutes with Mike · Personalized research roadmap included
Family stories, taken seriously. A starting point for investigation.
Records, read in context. Evidence before conclusions.
A clearer next step. Guidance for your own family line.
In their own words
Hear from people who
started with questions, too.
Real clients. Their own experiences.
Each video is under a minute.
“A lot of pieces to the puzzle I didn’t have. He was able to help me find them.”
Start here for personal guidance
Stop wondering where to look.
Leave with a plan.
Bring your family story, your questions, or the brick wall you’ve reached. We’ll discuss your research and identify practical directions to investigate next.
$225 / private consultation
60 minutes online · Beginners welcome · No DNA test required
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Your session includes
One-on-one time with Mike
Talk through the ancestor or family line you want to investigate and the information you already have.
Historical context for your clues
Discuss relevant records, changing racial classifications, and possible community connections.
Your Ancestry Action Map
Get a focused direction for what to research next, tailored to your family questions.
Meet your genealogist
I started with
a family story, too.
My family carried oral histories of Native ancestry. In 2019, I began following those stories through census records, historical documents, and archival research.
That work helped establish my eligibility for citizenship in the Muscogee (Creek) Nation. Today, I help others investigate their own family history with care and context.
Michael Lane Jr.
Founder, Native Black Ancestry · Muscogee (Creek) Nation citizen
Let’s talk about your family →Three simple steps
From family questions to next steps.
Choose your time.
See the consultation details and select an available appointment.
Bring what you know.
Share your family story, questions, and any records you already have. Beginners are welcome.
Build your research plan.
Meet online with Mike and identify practical next steps for your family line.
Your Ancestry Action Map
A clearer direction for your research.
Your consultation includes a personalized research roadmap. Here’s an illustrative example of the kind of focused next steps it can organize.
Fictional example for illustration. Your plan depends on your family’s information and the available evidence.
See an example Action Map
Illustrative example · Not a client result
Family question
Where should I look for an ancestor before the earliest census record I have?
Starting clue
A known household, approximate birth year, and county of residence.
Next research steps
- Compare earlier census households and nearby relatives.
- Check county marriage, probate, and land records.
- Follow promising connections and document what each source supports.
A few questions before you start.
I’m new to genealogy. Can I still book?
Yes. You don’t need a finished family tree or a DNA test. Bring your questions, what you know about your family, and any records you already have.
Can you research my family for me?
Extended genealogy research is a separate service. Start with a consultation to discuss your family line, your goals, and whether a research package is the right next step.
Will this prove Native ancestry or guarantee tribal citizenship?
Findings depend on the available evidence. A consultation helps you investigate and plan your research. Each tribal nation determines its own citizenship requirements; ancestry and tribal citizenship are different questions.
Your family. Your next step.
Give your family’s questions
a clear place to start.
One private conversation. Guidance grounded in evidence. A personalized roadmap to keep investigating.
Book My Consultation60 minutes online + personalized research roadmap