Testimonials

Terry – Sutton , Surrey –  Full Family History Report – 2014 – softback

“When I commissioned Sam to research my family history as a present for my mother, I was not expecting to find out so much fascinating information.

Sam unearthed five generations of my family across the maternal and paternal sides of my Mum’s family tree.

It was amazing to see our ancestor’s names in old documents and transcripts, and the wealth of maps and images included that linked to those names, such as properties and churches, really made me think.

The presentation was great, and the reports were fairly easy to follow, even for novices! My Mum loved it – especially when she realised that all the certificates included were hers to keep!”

Brenda – Burgess Hill, Sussex – Scans and Edits of 3mm slides – 2015

“When I came across a set of 3mm slides from pictures taken in the 1960s and 1970s, I engaged Sam to scan them on to a disk.

Afterwards, when I looked through them I was full of nostalgia, and I loved reliving the moments that could so easily have been lost.

The family found it amusing seeing me and my husband that young too!”

Kelly – Carshalton, Surrey – Surname History Competition – 2017

“Who’d of thought I could be descended from someone as remarkable as the ‘Fair Headed Hound’! Seeing the history of my surname brought to life through Sam’s research was amazing.”

Joe – Atherstone, Warwickshire – Surname History Competition – 2017

“It was fascinating to read the history of my name. Even though ‘Spencer’ is fairly common as a surname, Sam dug up some genuinely interesting facts, which made me wonder if I’m truly descended from those notorious Spencers of the past!”

Hayley – Dartford, Kent – Bronze family tree package – Apr 2018

“Sam kindly carried out research for me on my mum’s side of the family which I knew nothing about. I was simply stunned when she managed to go back 10 generations, back to 1740!

I am over the moon with the results and can’t wait to do further research on my ancestors.

All beautifully presented on a large printed family tree too! I highly recommend Sam if you are looking to research your family history and don’t know where to start”

Dorothy – Lenham, Kent – Bespoke Research Project – Aug 2018

“If anyone is interested in finding out anything about their family history, I cannot recommended Samantha enough. In just two hours she had not only solved the mystery of a family member who had disappeared, but had produced a beautifully presented brochure about other details of our family history which had eluded us.”

Tom – Lenham, Kent – Bespoke Research Project – Sep 2018

“I commissioned Sam to help me with my Family History research, as I had hit a few brick walls with my own research.

She was able to unearth valuable additional information and piece together some missing links, which has been extremely helpful and provided a few surprises.

All Sam’s research was presented in a professional folder, including copy certificates and mini family tree for the addition information uncovered.

Would have no hesitation in recommending Sam for your genealogy research.”

Jean – Lenham, Kent – Platinum Project – Oct 2018

“I had been researching my family history for some time and realised that I had no idea how to collate the information and include documents and photographs etc.

I contacted Present2Past Genealogy for help and was delighted with the result.

Samantha is very professional in every way and was able to scan documents and other items which I produced and together with other information this was assembled into a book.

I met with Samantha a number of times and our meetings were helpful and productive.

I am delighted with the final result and can wholeheartedly recommend Present2Past Genealogy.”

Dean – Horsham, West Sussex – Bespoke Research – May 2019

“The most efficient, friendly, personable and professional service from Sam. She made the whole process fascinating and had a genuine interest and passion to help that was really clear. I cannot recommend this service enough. 10/10”

Ruth – Maidstone, Kent – Surname History Print – May 2019

“Samantha prepared a surname history and distribution map for us; the result was not only very informative, but also beautifully presented in a colour of our choice, so we can display in our home for everyone to read! Samantha was lovely to deal with and extremely knowledgeable and efficient. I’d recommend present2past to anyone needing genealogy services or just looking for an interesting and unique gift.”

Dorothy – Lenham, Kent – Bespoke Research Project – Dec 2019

Repeat Customer – “Once again Sam has completed another research project for me in a professional and timely manor. Well presented and in time for Christmas!”

Dawne – Lynsted, Kent – Bespoke Research Project – March 2020

“Samantha assisted me in writing a book for my ten grandchildren. My childhood memories have been immortalised alongside the story of their grandparents in a special book spanning 89 years of memories, and illustrated using historical records and family tree research. She was also able to include a history of my late husband’s family line, to ensure my grandchildren grow up knowing both sides of their grandparents’ heritage. Sam is extremely clever in her work and very thorough – I wish her every success.”

Chris & Janice – Marden – Aug 2019 & May 2021

“We asked Sam to look into my husbands family tree and it was so interesting to go back in history whilst piecing together some gaps that we had no idea how to fill. On this we decided to go ahead with my own side of the family and were not disappointed. To find out that members of my family owned whole streets of buildings in london  for example was something we never knew. Sadly no hidden treasure was found but a very interesting and informative view of our ancestors to keep and pass on to our own family.”

Sian – North London – Bronze Research Project – Aug 2021

“We are absolutely amazed at what you managed to uncover on just one surname. Who would have thought we’d end up in Scotland! You massively exceeded what either of us thought was possible and we are very excited to show the book off to his siblings when we see them next.”

Gilbert – Wye, Kent – Bespoke Platinum Research Project – Sep 2022

“I was so excited to take a proper look at the wonderful book you produced about my family and I wasn’t disappointed. The detail is amazing and you have delved into all sorts of places to get the information. Grateful thanks for all your efforts in producing a superb book”

Carole – Lenham, Kent – Bespoke DNA – Jan 2024

We asked Sam to help find my mother’s biological grandfather using our DNA matches on Ancestry as we were struggling to work out which line to follow. Within a week of sharing our DNA Sam gave us the answer on which lines to follow. All presented clearly on a Teams meeting, and to our surprise Sam also found him mentioned on Grandma’s baptism record. Mum and I are delighted and would recommend Sam to help again.