Find Your Ground
North & Salt Co.
A boutique genealogical research and family history storytelling studio helping you uncover where you come from—and connect that history to real places on the map.
Where Roots Meet Real Places
North & Salt Co. was created for people who feel a little “in-between”—those who sense there’s more to their family story but aren’t sure where to look next. From small towns tucked between rivers to bustling cities shaped by immigration waves, we help you trace the paths your ancestors took and make sense of the details they left behind. Our approach blends careful research with a calm, grounded storytelling style that makes even the most complex history feel clear and human.
The company grew from years of personal research: long drives through Muskoka, the archives of Chicago, and countless trails of records that didn’t match until they finally did. What began as a search for personal truth became a practice devoted to preserving fragile stories before they disappear. Today, North & Salt Co. brings together genealogical expertise, trauma-aware sensitivity, and a deep respect for the landscapes that shaped your family’s journey.
Stories Unearthed
Our Services
North & Salt Co. offers thoughtful, detail-rich genealogical services designed to help you understand your family’s past—whether you’re starting from scratch, stuck on a difficult branch, or ready to turn years of research into a readable narrative.
- Custom Genealogical Research – Full-service research focused on the U.S. and Canada, ideal for untangling complicated family lines, migrations, or missing branches.
- Record Lookups & Documentation Retrieval – Vital records, census entries, immigration files, military papers, land documents, and more—sourced, verified, and organized.
- Cemetery & Site Documentation – On-site photography, GPS coordinates, notes, and contextual details that bring ancestral places to life.
- Family History Reports & Ancestor Profiles – Clear, compelling written narratives that turn dry records into human stories future generations can actually read.
- Timeline Building & Case Summaries – For families with twists, name changes, relocations, or unclear origins—chronologies that finally make the puzzle fit.
- Research Consulting – Light guidance for DIY researchers needing direction on next steps, organization, or where to look when the trail goes cold.
What Sets Us Apart
North & Salt Co. blends rigorous research with warmth, clarity, and a deeply grounded storytelling approach. We honor the complexity of real families—including the fractured, messy, or uncertain parts—with compassion and honesty. Our work is steady, transparent, and designed to give you both understanding and peace of mind.
Trauma-Aware Approach
Judgement-free support for complicated families, adoptions, sensitive histories, and stories with missing pieces.
Research You Can Trust
Obsessively thorough investigation backed by years of hands-on archival work, cemetery surveys, and real-world documentation.
Healthcare-Level Precision
A 15+ year nursing background ensures confidentiality, accuracy, and comfort navigating complex timelines.
Human-Centered Storytelling
Dense records translated into plain-language stories, maps, and timelines that feel alive—not academic.
Let’s Connect
Whether you’re looking for a full family narrative or just need help figuring out where to start, we’re here to make the next step clear and doable. Reach out anytime—we’d be honored to help you find your footing in your family’s past.
Phone: 208-755-3001
Email: admin@northsaltco.com
Business Hours: Flexible by appointment. Typical response time is within 1-2 days.