[Genealogy] Salt Lake City Research Trip--Affordable Prices

[Michael John Neill]

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Join Michael at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah–the
nation’s largest genealogical library.

Our trip dates are 12 August through 19 August 2026.
Dates of our trip are:

   - *12 August*–arrive in Salt Lake City. Orientation and meet and greet
   at 6:30 p.m. in Salt Lake City Crystal Inn and Suites. Library closes at 8
   pm.
   - *13 August.* Morning presentations in hotel 8:30 am until 10 am (topic
   to be determined–an hour long). Shuttle to Library afterwards. Library
   closes at 8 p.m. Consultations with Michael in library during open hours.
   - *14 August.* Morning presentations in hotel 8:30 am until 10 am (topic
   to be determined–an hour long). Shuttle to Library afterwards. Library
   closes at 6 p.m. Consultations with Michael in library during open hours.
   - *15 August.* Morning presentations in hotel 8:30 am until 10 am (topic
   to be determined–an hour long). Shuttle to Library afterwards. Library
   closes at 6 p.m. Consultations with Michael in library during open hours.
   - *16 August*. Library is closed on Sunday. Consultations with Michael
   (as needed) on Sunday afternoon in Plaza hotel library.
   - *17 August* Morning presentations in hotel 8:30 am until 10 am (topic
   to be determined–an hour long). Shuttle to Library afterwards. Library
   closes at 6 p.m. Consultations with Michael in library during open hours.
   - *18 August.* Morning presentations in hotel 8:30 am until 10 am (topic
   to be determined–an hour long). Shuttle to Library afterwards. Library
   closes at 8 p.m. Consultations with Michael in library during open hours..
   - *19 August.* No morning presentation. Shuttle to library to arrive at
   library by 9. Consultations with Michael in Library until 12 noon. Library
   closes at 8 p.m.

Presentations are 40 minutes will include–specific days and times will be
announced later:

   - *Full-Text Searching at FamilySearch*—*done before trip*.
   - *Fee-based databases and subscription services at the FamilySearch
   Library*—*done before trip*.
   - Basics of US Court Records
   - Basics of US Land Records
   - Overview of US Probate Records
   - Where Could It Be Written?
   - Finding Benjamin: Born in New York State ca. 1820 and lived in Six
   States Afterwards
   - Current Trends in Artificial Intelligence for Responsible Use in
   Genealogy
   - Math for Genealogists
   - What It Does Not Say
   - Three others to be determined

Trip includes:

   - assistance with pre-trip planning via a group email list–*place to ask
   questions, get help before we leave, etc. *
   - pre-trip planning session via Zoom–date to be determined.
   - on-site consultations with Michael–*multiple ones if necessary–I’m
   usually available for onsite consultations at least six/seven hours every
   day the library is open*
   - morning presentations–*topics decided based on participant interest*
   - Travel, meals, lodging, research expenses, etc. are not covered

Other details:

Participants are responsible for their own travel, lodging, meals, etc.
This is not a “part of the herd” trip where everyone does everything
together every day. We have a short presentation every morning when the
library opens at 9 (and occasionally some people choose not to attend one
or so of these if there’s a “burning research” issue they just can’t wait
to get at). Participants can have multiple research consultations during
the trip–our limitation is trying to make certain that everyone gets ample
opportunity to ask questions. Our trip atmosphere is laid back.

There will be two online meetings to discuss trip preparation. Day and time
of these to be determined. They will be recorded. Participants are
encouraged to communicate with Michael about their problem as soon as
practical.

Our group is kept small (no more than 25) to ensure everyone gets the
assistance they want and need. We don’t have a full day of “scheduled group
social activities” because I simply am not a big fan of them (other than
optional group meals–not included in registration).  People with a variety
of research skill levels join us on our trip–some because they want some
guidance their first time at the library, some want some help with their
research, and others want the structure of being part of a group. We are
flexible.

Participants are encouraged to communicate their problems with me as much
before the trip as possible. Pre-planning helps.
Lodging:

We have a group rate at the Crystal Inn and Suites in Salt Lake with
pre-tax rates of $129.
Registration:

Total registration is $375. A $100 deposit holds your spot or pay complete
fee. Complete registration fee due by 15 May 2026. No cancellation fee for
cancellations before 1 March 2026. Cancellations between 1 March 2026 and
15 May are subject to a $75 cancellation fee. No cancellation fee if
someone else takes your place.

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Genealogy Tip of the Day
PO Box 17, Henderson, IL 61439
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