Research Trip Testimonials - September 2009
I thought the trip was fantastic. It was fun to research with other people and I did activities that were really fun that I was unaware of. You guys have the perfect introduction to Salt Lake research -- designed to be fun and productive. Thank you for a fabulous trip.
MARY, Nevada Sep 09
I'm so happy to be able to share some of the experiences I have had during this wonderful week with Ancestor Seekers.
First of all, I have a son that lives in Provo so I have the draw of grandchildren that brings me to Utah often. I have come to the Family History Library, both in Salt Lake and at BYU, to research a particular line of my husband's family many, many times. I really have never been able to find anything on my own. Our first day of research (mine with Karen) was Tuesday morning. I sat down with Karen right away in the morning. I was immediately impressed with her knowledge, her wonderful attitude and her desire for my success. She guided me in the right directions, explained why we were going in that direction, and then frequently checked on my progress.
In short, every place she directed me to was a success. I found information (important information) literally for every source she sent me to and have presently added approximately fifty new names on a line that I had absolutely no information on - and I'm not through yet!!!!!
I would tell anyone who would be interested how valuable this week has been to me. I feel that my experience with Ancestor Seekers has been a complete success.
CAROLYN, Minnesota Sep 09
This has been a great experience for me and would be well worth it for anyone involved in family research. Regardless of skill level, everyone should visit the Family History Library.
I determined I've been pursuing the wrong 3rd great-grandparents for over a year. I had originally relied on two well regarded historian's transcriptions of my 2nd great grandmother's baptismal records. I determined these transcriptions were both in error after examining microfilm copies of original church records in the Family History Library. This is actually a great success for me as it ends a "wild goose chase" which never seemed quite right - now I can invest my time researching other ancestral lines.
I'm grateful to you and your excellent staff for a first class introduction to the library.
JACK, Colorado, Sep 09
This is my fourth trip with your group and quite frankly, I believe I have accomplished more this way than had I been on my own. With my past trips I have made major breakthroughs - discovered new family lines, etc. This visit my discoveries have been more modest but still very important to my research.
The genealogists assigned to the British floor have, as usual, been outstanding. Their expertise and knowledge of the library' collections and records is invaluable - exceedingly time saving. On my own, it would take me twice as long. Also their researching experience allows them ways to suggest a different approach to a particular problem.
In addition to the research assistance in the library, I so enjoyed this trip for all the people associated with Ancestor Seekers. They are friendly, approachable and truly interested in how I am doing. I have enjoyed all the offered activities during my various visits but I must say the play this year was not one to be missed.
GINNY, Oregon, Sep 09
Hooray! I came with two big goals - find my Scots in Canada and my Irish in Illinois. Both were accomplished! I could not have done it without the friendly, patient, cheerful Ancestor Seekers guides. They are terrific and helpful to those of us who are new to genealogy and also to those of us who have done it for awhile but are a bit daunted by then new technology!
PAM, Washington Sep 09
Thank you for such a delightful week. It was productive and jolly fun both!
TAMARA, British Columbia Sep 09
I had a great trip. The information and expertise I received from the "helpers"
there have made it much easier for me to locate the records I need! The theater performance was wonderful! I would love to join you all again.
THERESE, Missouri Sep 09
I was very happy I attended. I had a breakthrough in my research with the extraordinary help of your researchers, in the last 15 minutes of the trip. I would highly recommend this trip to anyone, especially to those who haven’t been to the Mormon Family Library before. The location of the hotel was superb and the surrounding area of that section of downtown Salt Lake was beautiful. Everyone at the hotel, restaurants, library, etc. were friendly, accommodating, and helpful. I haven’t been to the theatre in years and was pleasantly surprised with the quality of the actors, set decorations, and shape of theatre.
LISA, Texas Sep 09
An excellent experience, an excellent room and the theatre was great entertainment. Enjoyed the Tabernacle Choir rehearsal. I was able to hear and see the Sunday presentation also. I attended all of the noon organ recitals also.
CLARENCE, Ohio Sep 09
The hotel was very nice, clean and customer friendly. The research assistance was helpful and encouraging.
The researchers were all very helpful and each had their own spin on things. Very good to get their different perspectives.
JACK, Colorado Sep 09