James W Petty Professional Genealogist and Heirlines Founder

Heirlines Family History & Genealogy is the professional genealogy company to help you search for your ancestry and discover your family history. We have been providing quality service for over 40 years and will continue to offer unsurpassed research for many more to come.

Founded and led by James W. Petty, a lifetime career genealogist, Heirlines has become a leader in the professional genealogy industry. Heirlines has performed quality genealogy and family history research services for clients around the globe from all walks of life, including presidents and royalty to farmers and craftsmen. Genealogy is the passion of all those who work for and with Heirlines and it shines through in every project.

Family History Library Salt Lake City

Heirlines is located in Salt Lake City, Utah, which is also the home to the Family History Library of Utah. The Family History Library of Utah is the largest genealogical library in the world. Through the use of the Family History Library of Utah, the Internet, on site research trips, and many other resources and facilities that are available to our experienced professionals, we are able to search censuses, vital records, wills and deeds, court records, church registers, military rolls, immigration lists, and many more genealogical and historical sources to help you with your family history and genealogy goals.

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James Petty is a leader in the   genealogy industry and is the Founder and President of Heirlines Family History & Genealogy.

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James W. Petty, CG, AG. and Professional Genealogist has been the recipient of the Donald Mosher Award.

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Learn how 40 years of professional genealogy research experience and satisified clients makes Heirlines the premier genealogy company.

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