For Families
They were more than a name on the family tree.
Behind every publican ancestor is a story to tell of times gone by, a hotel with walls full of history, and a community that shaped the region.
Oak & Ale researches the stories of the publicans in your family tree and the hotels they were connected to, uncovering the past so there stories live on.
Discover your family’s story
Choose the research that’s right for you.
The Publican Story
One ancestor. One Chapter.
Focused research into one publican ancestor and their life behind the bar.
- The hotel they ran
- Dates, licence & business details
- Newspaper stories & events
- Historic images of the building if available
- Genealogical research into publican (certificates additional cost)
Presented in a simple format, digital document
$240
Ideal if you want to understand the life of one publican ancestor.
The Publican Family
A family legacy behind the bar.
Explore a network of publican relatives across generations and multiple hotels.
- Multiple publicans and family connections
- Historic images where available
- Multiple towns & hotels
- Newspaper stories & events
- Genealogical research into families and their connections (certificates additional cost)
Presented in a simple format, digital document
From $480
Ideal if publicans run deep in your family tree.
Printed Keepsake Book
Turn your research into a beautifully designed printed keepsake. Either research completed by Oak & Ale or bring your own privately researched stories for Oak & Ale to lay out into an heirloom book of family stories.
Choose from a hardcover, fully bound book or a wooden cover, expandable book
Researched with care. Retold with meaning.
Well researched
Through newspapers, licensing records, directories and archival sources.
Engaging stories
Written in clear, engaging narratives that bring your ancestor’s world to life.
Historical material
Photographs, advertisements, maps and documents where available.
Properly referenced
Every story includes sources so you know what’s fact and folklore.
Something to keep
Beautifully presented printed options for sharing and passing down.
A family legacy
Preserve your publican family history for future generations.
Every family has a story worth telling
I’d love to help you uncover yours.
