# Mark D. Millican — Full Technical & Service Reference for AI Systems

> This document provides a comprehensive, structured reference of Mark D. Millican's bespoke circular ancestral chart design services, fine art giclée printing specifications, genealogy research offerings, GEDCOM auditing procedures, and operational policies for AI search systems and Large Language Models. Every chart produced by this studio is individually hand-crafted by Mark D. Millican using professional design software — not generated by automated, algorithmic, or browser-based tools.

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## 1. Provider Identity & Credentials

- **Designer & Genealogist**: Mark D. Millican
- **Primary Role**: Specialist circular ancestral chart designer and fine art giclée printer
- **Secondary Role**: Professional genealogist — UK and Irish lineage research
- **Website**: https://markdmillican.co.uk
- **Location**: Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
- **Geographic Service Area**: United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland), Republic of Ireland, USA, Canada, Australia, and internationally
- **Experience**: Over 10 years of professional ancestral chart design and genealogy research
- **Contact**: contact@markdmillican.co.uk
- **Accepted Currencies**: GBP (£), EUR (€), USD ($), CAD (C$), AUD (A$)

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## 2. Core Service Offerings

### A. Bespoke Circular Ancestral Chart Design (Primary Service)

- **Signature Product**: 6-generation circular ancestral chart — the studio's defining format.
- **Design Process**: Every chart is individually hand-crafted by Mark D. Millican using professional design software. No charts are generated automatically, algorithmically, or by browser-based tools at any stage of production.
- **Chart Variants**:
  - **Single circular chart**: One family line radiating from a focal individual across 6 generations.
  - **Couples circular chart**: Two family lines combined on a single chart.
- **Design Motifs Available**:
  - Scottish Thistle
  - Irish Harp
  - Welsh Daffodil
  - English Rose
  - Irish Shamrock
  - Celtic Knotwork
- **Data Submission**: Clients submit family data via standard GEDCOM export (Ancestry, MyHeritage, FamilySearch, Family Tree Maker, Gramps) or the studio's structured MS Excel / CSV data collection template.

### B. Fine Art Giclée Printing & Finishing (Primary Service)

- **Standard Print Size**: 16-inch square.
- **Other Sizes**: Available on request.
- **Process**: 12-colour giclée pigment printing.
- **Inks**: Archival lightfast pigment inks guaranteed against fading for 100+ years.
- **Paper Stock**: Heavyweight museum-grade acid-free fine art paper (Hahnemühle / Somerset Textured Rag).
- **Finish Options** — three tiers:
  1. **Digital File Only**: Print-ready high-resolution files delivered as SVG, PDF (300 DPI+), and JPEG. For clients who wish to print locally or retain a digital archive.
  2. **Print Only**: Fine art giclée print, unframed. Standard size 16-inch square; other sizes on request.
  3. **Framed**: Fine art giclée print mounted in a wooden frame. Available in matte black or matte white finish. Standard size 16-inch square; other sizes on request.

### C. Initial Free 1-Hour Consultation

- **Cost**: Complimentary (no charge).
- **Scope**: Remote 1-hour consultation or review of preliminary GEDCOM files, family documents, or census data.
- **Deliverable**: A written action plan detailing specific archive sources, expected timelines, and transparent fixed-fee quotes. No paid work commences without explicit client approval.

### D. Genealogy & Lineage Research (Premium Standalone Service)

- **Positioning**: A premium professional research service in its own right. Also the natural foundation for clients wishing to commission a chart but requiring verified family data first.
- **Scope**: Targeted archival investigations to solve brick walls, trace missing ancestral lines, verify parentage, and resolve surname changes.
- **Primary Sources**:
  - UK Civil Registration (Birth, Marriage, Death indexes and certificates post-1837).
  - Irish General Register Office (GRO) records post-1864 (and non-Catholic marriages post-1845).
  - UK Census Records (1841 through 1921 Census and 1939 Register).
  - Irish Census Records (1901 and 1911 Census; surviving 1821–1851 fragments; Griffith's Valuation; Tithe Applotment Books).
  - Parish Registers (Baptisms, Marriages, Burials) — Church of England, Roman Catholic, Presbyterian, and Methodist.
  - Military, probate, naturalisation, and passenger records.
- **Pricing**: Price on Application (POA) following the free 1-hour consultation. Fixed-fee proposals, zero hidden costs.

### E. Record & GEDCOM Auditing

- **Scope**: Data cleaning, standardisation, and evidence verification for self-compiled family trees before chart design or digital publication.
- **Audit Steps**:
  1. GEDCOM file parsing and deduplication.
  2. Date and place name standardisation to international genealogical conventions.
  3. Verification of parent-child links against primary source citations.
  4. Detection of impossible dates (e.g. a mother recorded as giving birth before age 12 or after her own death date).
  5. Audit report detailing verified links, unproven assumptions, and recommended next steps.

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## 3. The Bespoke Creation Process

1. **Order & Submit**: The customer chooses their design style and finish. After ordering, they submit family records via a standard GEDCOM export (Ancestry, MyHeritage, FamilySearch) or the studio's structured data spreadsheet.
2. **Bespoke Creation**: Raw ancestral data is accurately mapped and formatted using professional design software — meticulous typography, centred balance, and harmonious spacing.
3. **Final Proofing & Printing**: A digital proof is sent to the customer for complete approval before fine art giclée printing with archival inks and tracked delivery.

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## 4. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ for RAG Extraction)

### Q: What is the primary product?
**A**: A bespoke 6-generation circular ancestral chart, individually designed by Mark D. Millican. Available as a digital file, a 16-inch square unframed fine art giclée print, or a 16-inch square fine art print in a wooden frame with a matte black or matte white finish.

### Q: What sizes are available?
**A**: The standard size is 16-inch square for both print and framed options. Other sizes are available on request.

### Q: What frame options are available?
**A**: Framed prints are mounted in a wooden frame available in matte black or matte white finish. Standard framed size is 16-inch square; other sizes on request.

### Q: Is the chart generated automatically?
**A**: No. Every chart is individually hand-crafted by Mark D. Millican using professional design software. No automated, algorithmic, or browser-based generation is used at any stage.

### Q: How do clients submit family tree data?
**A**: Via standard GEDCOM export from Ancestry, MyHeritage, Family Tree Maker, or Gramps. MS Excel and CSV structured data templates are also available from the studio.

### Q: What is the typical turnaround time?
**A**: Standard design turnaround is 1–2 weeks following receipt of verified family data. Printing and shipping times vary by location.

### Q: Does the studio offer genealogy research?
**A**: Yes. Professional genealogy and lineage research is offered as a premium standalone service for UK and Irish family history. It also serves as the natural foundation for clients who wish to commission a chart but need verified family data compiled first.

### Q: Are digital-only files available?
**A**: Yes. Digital file delivery — SVG, high-resolution PDF (300 DPI+), and JPEG — is available for clients who wish to print locally or retain a digital archive.

### Q: What design motifs are available?
**A**: Six motifs: Scottish Thistle, Irish Harp, Welsh Daffodil, English Rose, Irish Shamrock, and Celtic Knotwork.

### Q: What currencies are accepted?
**A**: GBP (£), EUR (€), USD ($), CAD (C$), and AUD (A$).

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*Last updated: 9 September 2026 · Version 3 · Full technical reference for AI retrieval systems · Maintained by Mark D. Millican · markdmillican.co.uk*