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The Dead Sleuth is a registered company located in the City of York offering professional genealogical services for those who need an experienced and dedicated history sleuth by their side as they embark on a fascinating journey to uncover the lives of their ancestors. From genealogical advice, family history research, probate transcription, archive retrieval, to photography, lineage reports and ancestral storytelling – The Dead Sleuth offers a rich menu of research services.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The Dead Sleuth in Selby

Tee came to Selby & District Family History Group to talk to us about a notorious Selby resident. She had clearly carried out lots of research into the gentleman and presented the group with lots of information about resources available to look into the family's history.
All in all an extremely interesting and entertaining presentation delivered by a very passionate lady, The Dead Sleuth is exactly what she does.

July 15, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very interesting graveyard tour with excellent research

I went on a graveyard tour of St. Stephen's Church, Acomb, York with Tee. Here she told the stories of a few selected individuals buried in the churchyard. It was evident that Tee had carried out a substantial amount of research & preparation to bring to life the stories of individuals that would never be told elsewhere. She has an excellent delivery of the subject & was happy to answer questions. It is clear she is passionate about researching the lives of these individuals.

June 28, 2025
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Dear Tony, thank YOU for your kind words. They are appreciated.

Thank you for walking with me awhile...

Tee

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

An excellent tour and very dark true crime

I embarked on a tour with Tee earlier this month, expecting some book read information about the city of Yorks true crime. But I was pleasantly surprised to learn so much from her and if you are willing and not deeply disturbed by genuine and harrowing facts, this is the perfect true crime/ womens history tour for you! She really brings to life how awful our lives were especially as an improvised person. It makes you realise how much better your own life actually is. Her delivery is frank yet as tasteful as possible considering the dark content she reveals. A must for anyone who wants something different from the normal tours.
Thank you Tee for a wonderful evening.

July 4, 2025
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Reply from The Dead Sleuth

Dear Mackenzie, thank YOU for your kind words. They are appreciated.

Yours in darkness,

Tee

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Rising star in the genealogy and history of York

As publicity and events coordinator for York Family History Society it was my good fortune to meet Tee Bylo on an open day at York cemetery. She took time to guide me effortlessly to the unmarked grave of my lost grandfather. Her knowledge of the place is without equal.
As a historian and genealogist she is also an indispensable member of our Society and supports visitors with enthusiasm and expertise to help trace their ancestors and overcome their brick walls.
She has provided advice and help to me personally in my local history research finding crucial information that I couldn’t. She is a truly skilled professional - one of those key figures in York that people defer to if engaged in family history or local history research notably of the Victorian period.

August 20, 2023
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Reply from The Dead Sleuth

Dear Stephen, thank YOU for your kind words. They are appreciated.

Happy sleuthing!

Tee

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