StoryScout® | Ancestry®

A new way to fill in the gaps and connect with family

Make fast family discoveries
with StoryScout^®

StoryScout can reveal many details of your ancestors' lives and bring them together in the form of a story you can share with your friends and family. This can give you a clearer picture of your ancestors' history and a deeper connection to your past.

Find your family members' stories with just a name and a place they lived

Male GrandFather

Female Grandmother

Please select one of these options.

Grandparent's First Name

Grandparent's First Name Please fill out this field.

Grandparent's Last Name

Grandparent's Last Name Please fill out this field.

Any place where your grandparent lived

Any place where your grandparent lived Please enter a minimum of 3 characters for a location name. Even a guess will help.

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How StoryScout^® works

Start with a grandparent's name and a place they lived
We'll show you a list of people we think might be your relatives. All you have to do is select your relative to access their stories.

StoryScout searches our records
Relevant records, including census, marriage and birth records, are collected and organised.

Your story is ready to share
The details of your relative's life are revealed in an engaging, easy-to-read story format. Why not share these findings with your family?

Take your research further

StoryScout^® can find interesting stories, not just about your grandparents, but also about family members from further generations back.

Find your ancestors’ stories