I would say it is and it isn't. I did it over 20 years ago. Did it twice with two different people in two different areas of Europe. They can give you what they find and some of the information was great, but often because of the wars etc there is no information to find or they can not get access to it. It was expensive then More expensive now. On the other hand sources have also improved greatly Helen in Pgh -----Original Message----- From: mikesmom958@aol.com Sent: Thursday, December 26, 2013 4:55 PM To: PAALLEGH@rootsweb.com Subject: [ALL] Professional genealogist Hello all! Wishing everyone a very Happy New Year! I was wondering if anyone has hired a professional genealogist to break down their brick walls. I've seen some advertised and they seem to be expensive but has anyone hired one and been satisfied with the results? My Rombach family settled in Allegheny County in the 1830's and stayed there but all the records I have from PA do not show any info on where my 3rd great-grandfather had immigrated from in Germany. Just wondering if it is worth the money to hire someone. Thanks in advance! And thanks to all who post....I've learned so much over the years! Carol in California ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Visit our Allegheny County, PA Website: http://www.pagenweb.org/~allegheny/index.htm ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PAALLEGH-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message