Our Team

Matthew Boardman, BSc (Hons)

Case Director

Matthew spent many years conducting research and analysis for intelligence units within the Metropolitan Police, including working for the royalty protection team. He joined Anglia Research in 2009.

Carolyn Felgate, BSc (Hons)

Private Client Manager

Carolyn joined Anglia Research in 2005, having returned from a year travelling the world. With a background in publishing and insurance, including claims negotiation.

Eileen Lavelle (née Butcher), member of AGRA

Regional Head

Before running her own successful genealogy company, Eileen was a complex caseworker for the Department for Work and Pensions and also worked for many years in the local studies department

Paul Tilston

Case Manager

Paul joined Anglia Research with over 20 years of experience in the probate research industry. With considerable knowledge of the southern counties and a keen eye for the fine details.

Paul Findell BA (Hons)

Case Manager

A self-confessed history fanatic, Paul owes his obsession to his father, a history teacher with an infectious passion for the past. He started tracing his family history after university and

Sam Watkin, BA (Hons) PGDip Gen

Senior and European Case Manager

Joining Anglia Research in 2015, Sam worked as a library adviser for Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council for 17 years. Her interest in genealogy began very young, listening to family stories

Matthew Stewart, BA (Hons)

Case Manager

A graduate of Queen’s University Belfast, Matthew worked in sales and marketing in the exhibition and conference industry for over a decade, assisting clients with events projects throughout the UK.

Oliver Howard, BA (Hons)

Case Manager

With a long-standing interest in history and genealogy, Oliver joined Anglia Research after he graduated from the University of Essex with a first-class degree in politics in 2002.

Rachel Knock

Case Manager

With 20 years’ experience as a probate researcher, Rachel's expertise, attention to detail and love of genealogy mean that she can piece together a family tree from the smallest of clues.

Alex Horrod

Case Manager

Alex joined Anglia Research in 2005. He was formerly a director of gilts trading at HSBC in London, having worked in financial markets at the bank for 24 years.

Christopher Ferry, BA (Hons)

Case Manager

Christopher joined Anglia Research in 2009 from a background in business economics and management. He is a skilled researcher who often deals with cases involving property and land-related issues.

Dr Lisa Hill, BA (Hons) MA PhD

West Indies Research Manager and Training Consultant

Lisa joined Anglia Research in 2007. Originally from California, she has a strong research background, having worked as a research analyst of the California commercial property market.

Georgia Lightbody, CertHE

Case Manager

Previously Georgia was a commercial finance broker. Following her love of genealogy and her strong administrative skills brought her to Anglia Research, guiding beneficiaries through the process.

Samuel Prentice BA (Hons) MA

Case Manager

Sam joined us in early 2022 after the completion of his MA. Sam's BA was in Classical Studies at Newcastle University, and his MA was in Classics and Ancient History at Liverpool.

Matthew Worrall, BA (Hons) MA (Hons)

Case Manager

Matthew joined the Anglia Research team in 2021 from a background in insurance and communications. He is a skilled researcher with a keen investigative mind.

Kadean Vendryes, JP

Caribbean Associate

Kadean is a justice of the peace and a former banker based in Kingston, Jamaica. She is also a licensed realtor, with qualifications in land and business law.

Keely Taylor BA (Hons)

Case Manager

Keely’s interest in genealogy was sparked by her grandparents’ golden wedding party when she was 17, when she met several relatives for the first time and started drawing a family

Olivia Sherman BA (Hons), PGCE

Case Manager

Olivia gained her BA at the University of East Anglia in American Literature with Creative Writing. Upon graduating, Olivia was propelled into work in genealogy. In 2019, she left genealogy

Joseph Russell

Case Manager

Joseph has worked in the probate research industry for well over a decade, beginning as a researcher in 2012 before progressing to Case Assistant and now Case Manager. He has