Patreon is a website that helps creators (musicians, artists, bloggers, etc.) accept regular pledges from interested parties (patrons) so that they can keep producing content. Depending on their level of patronage, patrons receive a variety of perks.

My Patreon page is to help support this blog – so that I can keep bringing you new and relevant content on a regular basis. My model is a monthly subscription – so at the beginning of each month you would be charged the pledge amount. I have a variety of perks available for my patrons – they are detailed on the Patreon page, but I will highlight the key perks here:

  • Weekly Newsletters – At the $5/month patron level, you will receive a weekly newsletter with one each of birth, marriage and death records, translated into English. At the $10/month patron level, you will that newsletter, in addition to a second one that will also have translations of revision list and 1897 census records.
  • Downloadable ebooks and print-and-play games – coming very soon, I will be releasing a variety of ebooks and print-and-play games related to Latvian genealogy and history. At the $25/month level, you will receive access to my full catalogue of games and ebooks.
  • Genealogy Coaching – Different from my structured courses, the genealogy coaching program will gain you access to a private chatroom where you and other participants can interact directly with me, where I’ll answer questions, provide advice and help formulate research plans. In addition to that, every month you will get an hour of one-to-one coaching at a mutually convenient time on Skype. This will be at the $50/month level.
  • One-Name and One-Place Studies – Are you considering a One-Name or One-Place Study for one of your Latvian surnames or ancestral parishes? For the $100/month patron level, I will create and maintain this study for you.

Important note: Every higher Patron level gets all of the lower rewards as well! So if you pledge the $100/month level, you get not just the One-Name/One-Place Study help, but also the downloadable content, newsletters and more!

Please support me if you can! Every little bit helps! Thank you!