Research Trip Testimonials - Older Events
October 2008 Research Trip:
Linda from California sent the following email to the editors of the Ancestry Weekly Journal:
You have an advertiser on the Ancestry Weekly Journal that I would like to recommend.
As I write this email, I am at the Plaza Hotel in Salt Lake City on the last night of my research trip arranged by Ancestor Seekers. I had responded to their ad which I saw several months ago on the Ancestry Weekly Journal.
I have had a wonderful week of research in the LDS Family History Library. I've learned how to use the Library's resources assisted by the experts that Ancestor Seeker arranged for our group of about 50 researchers. I was assisted with research in the United States and Europe and have filled in my family tree with more relatives than I can count at this time. More valuable than that is the fact that I have leads to many more of the family lines I am researching and will be able to followup at home online using Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
Our hosts on this research trip were Keith and Carol Spillar, a delightful British couple, who made sure that our whole week went smoothly. Also, they arranged much needed diversions from our research such as tours of Temple Square including the Mormon Tabernacle complete with organ recitals and the practice session of the famous Mormon Tabernacle Choir. Our hotel, is located next door to the LDS Family History Library, directly across the street from Temple Square and within walking distance of many attractions in downtown Salt Lake City. Tonight, our group attended a farewell dinner which included our hosts, Keith and Carol, and all the experts who had assisted us.
This trip is a wonderful value and a wonderful experience. I attended as a single lady and quickly made friends with whom I shared my research experience. I highly recommend Ancestor Seekers Salt Lake City Research Trip. Also, I want to thank Ancestry Weekly Journal for bringing to my attention Ancestor Seekers.
I thoroughly enjoyed my visit again - as well as the many new friends made along the way.
ROY, Washington June 07
Thank you very much for all you and your people did for us last week. Everyone I worked with was highly competent and of great assistance to me. I hope to see you sometime again in the future at another session
DAVE, Pennsylvania June 07
Every time I go it just gets better
MARY, Florida Jun 07
Thank you for an excellent and very productive time
KEN, New Mexico Oct 07
I had a great time, and appreciated the help very much. I will for sure do it again!
JOY, Arizona Oct 07
I commend my researcher for her enthusiasm, confidence, and expertise. She is a treasure. Thank you for a great week.
EVELYN, California Oct 07
Overall the tour was excellent and I will be recommending it to other friends. Your staff was extremely courteous and I felt they really wanted all of us to succeed in our different areas of research.
PAM, Washington Oct 07
I really enjoyed the whole thing. Thanks.
SANDRA, Illinois Oct 07
I cannot begin to tell you what a great trip this was. Everyone was so friendly and helpful. I will never forget this week. All the researchers were fantastic. I really hope I will be able to attend a future event. Thank you for everything.
NELDA, North Carolina Oct 07
It was one of the top experiences of my life! I felt that I could go to anyone and everyone and get personal attention. I thank you for inviting me.
PAT, Massachusetts Oct 07
You did such a great job to make everyone feel welcome and comfortable. The researchers were tremendous!! I cannot say enough good things about them. Always cheerful and ready to go.Thanks again - a super trip!
GINNY, Oregon Oct 07
I thoroughly enjoyed my time spent with your people. Everything was so well organized and everyone was so helpful and friendly. We got a lot accomplished
RON, Ontario February 2007
That was a tremendous week; I will definitely be coming again.
JO ANNE, Nevada February 2007
Just wanted to say THANK YOU for a wonderful experience! The whole trip exceeded my expectations. You put on a first-class event.
LOIS, North Carolina February 2007
I really enjoyed my trip to Salt Lake and all the wonderful people there who were willing to help me in my research.
JUDY, Missouri October 2006
I have been home for two weeks now since the fabulous October Ancestor Seekers Tour. The whole event was a most wonderful experience. I came home so refreshed and excited about all I had seen, and learned, and felt. I really appreciated the quality, variety, and reliability of each aspect. It more than exceeded my expectations. Thank you so much for everything.
JAN, Oregon October 2006
Thanks so much for a wonderful week. I really enjoyed my first visit to SLC...and I know it will not be my last. I have spoken highly of you and your trip to everyone I have shared my experience with!!!!
The research assistance received was fabulous. Very helpful, always around and very gracious. I ended up meeting people at the hotel from other tours... and was so interested to hear that they had one researcher for their group about the same size as ours. This was, in my opinion, the greatest part of your trip.
MARILYN, California October 2006
Thanks for a wonderful week in SLC. It was very enjoyable and I hope to return some day
JON, Michigan October 2006
I just wanted to say thank you for a wonderful trip to Salt Lake.
I loved all the sightseeing trips we made. Salt Lake City is a lovely city to be in. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. The scenery was beautiful and the history was fascinating. I appreciate all the time and effort which must have gone in to planning this research trip. Keep up the good work and I hope to see you on future trips.
GILL, British Columbia October 2006
This group was a lot of fun to be with and very helpful. I cannot tell you how great my researcher was. She never failed to check on us to make sure that we were having some success.
Thank you both for a wonderful week and I really appreciate all you do to prepare for these sessions.
JOAN, Arizona October 2006
I had marvellous experience in my first Ancestor Seekers program.
LIZ, Utah June 2006
I was so impressed by all the help I received during my visit to Salt Lake City that I wanted to let everyone know how much it meant to be there and how great everyone was to my daughter and me. Our hotel was very good and comfortable and the library people were just great helpers
MARY, Texas June 2006
This trip has been wonderful - you guys do great work. Thanks for everything
ELIZABETH, Virginia June 2006
I would once again like to express our appreciation for the excellent
program and help we received at the Salt Lake program last month. It
was very instructional and useful.
RICHARD, Washington February 2006
I thoroughly enjoyed my trip, learned a lot, and collected quite a bit of information, including places to research next year.
It was a pleasure meeting all the people who made this trip so pleasant and productive. I look forward to seeing you all again.
DIANA, Oregon February 2006
I wanted to let you know what a successful trip I had and the phenomenal success I had with my research.Thank you for your warm welcome and availability to help.I would definitely recommend the trip to anyone who is involved in genealogy.
LINDA, Minnesota February 2006
Just dropping a note to tell you how much I enjoyed my trip. I do hope I will be able to attend again. I was very excited about finding my ancestors and with all of the wonderful help I received while I was there. Please give my best to everyone involved in my great week.
MARGE, Maryland February 2006
I learned so much from the opportunity to use the library and have the assistance of consultants and classes.
PATTI, New Mexico February 2005
Thanks for a great trip, for your help, patience and good humor., I know how difficult it is to deal with all those people needing your time. The visit to see "Camelot" was wonderful, the visit to Temple Square and the opportunity to see and listen to the Mormon Tabernacle Choir were highlights of the trip.
We hope at some point to be back in Salt Lake City, hopefully attending another Ancestor Seekers event.
JOHN and JUDY, California September 2005
I just wanted to thank you all for such a wonderful experience in Salt Lake City and the Family History Library! I made some great discoveries and learned literally TONS. My consultant was just delightful and always checking to see how I was doing"
MARSHA, Iowa February 2005