References
Sister Cecilia Fandel Ladysmith
Three years ago, I enlisted the help of Rev. Jan Dus to find the records that would tell the history of the Haasl family
in Bohemia. I am more than satisfied with the results of the meticulous and thorough research he has done for me.
In addition the questions I have asked, and the terms that begged for understanding so that I really knew how they
lived in the 1600, 1700, and 1800’s have given me a deeper appreciation for the heritage that is ours.
I have shared with many people our heritage, and now I am in the process of putting it in book form for family,
relatives. Rev. Dus will be mentioned in the credits and acknowledgements.
Without hesitation I would recommend and encourage anyone who is serious about finding their roots to enlist the
help of Rev. Jan.
Thank you,
Sister Cecilia Fandel
Ladysmith, Wisconsin, USA
Bob Kukla
After using two other ancestry
researchers in CZ, I was referred to Jan Dus by a friend in the Chicago
area. I
provided background information and Jan completed the research for me. I
used e-mail the whole time.
He got right on the job, traveled to the information sources, found the
information I needed, and reported to me. He
even corrected some of the information I had gotten earlier from other
sources.
He was fair in his charging and communicated with me during the process.
When he hit a brick wall, he told me so, rather than trying to prolong
the investigation.
I can highly recommend Jan's work and character.
Feel free to contact me directly if you wish.
Bob Kukla
Frisco, TX
John G. Sayler
For quite some time I considered
contacting someone to complete family research for me in the Czech
Republic. My mother's father's family ancestors had emigrated from
Bohemia to the United States more than 100 years ago
in 1891, and although we had always been told they came to join
other family already living in Kansas, no one in our family had proof
that this was true.
Needless to say I had several reservations about working with someone
that I did not know. I was also concerned´that
the quality of research would not be what I needed and would cost me
more than it was worth. When reading an issue of Nase rodina, a
newsletter from the Czechoslovak Genealogical Society International, I
had noticed advertisements from individuals offering to complete
research in the Czech and Slovak Republic. I emailed Rev. Jan and asked
questions that I had concerning how he did his work and if he would be
able to assist me. Included with positive responses to all of my
questions were comments from other clients pleased with research that
had been completed for them.I was convinced that Rev. Jan would be able
to assist me with my quest for family research and since that time I
have been very pleased with the quality of the level of detail and
references provided for all of the family documentation provided.
It has been extremely exciting to discover facts about my mother's
family that we did not know and never would have known without the
efforts of Rev. Jan.
John G. Sayler
Lawrence KS
Fred C Pesek Jr
I have been working with Jan Dus for the past three years. I am
researching my family name and the relatives of my great grandfather and
great grandmother on both sides of my great grand parents. Jan has done
an excellent job in assisting me in my research
and found many missing links. We continue to have a working relationship
as my research is not complete.
His fees are reasonable and he is easily accessible via e-mail. I was
given the privilege to visit the Czech Republic
in 2003 as part of my research before I met Jan on the inter net. I hope
to return to the Czech Republic one day to see the villages of my
ancestors and of course meet Jan who made all it possible. If there is
further information required please contact me at
fcp89@aol.com
Sincerely
Fred C Pesek Jr
Chicago
John Wilson
We enthusiastically recommend Rev. Jan Dus to you as a genealogical
researcher and translator in the Czech Republic.
We have found his dealings with us fair, honest and responsive to our
research requests. His work is meticulously done.
He has completed one research for John Wilson and another for John
Wilson and myself. He is currently doing a second research request for
John Wilson.
Sincerely,
John Wilson
Janet Beranek Hume
Fort Dodge, Iowa
Moscow, Idaho, USA
Personal Notes
Jan,
I cannot thank you enough for the great work you did in researching my
family history. All I had was my great-grandfather's last name (not
necessarily spelled correctly) and a hand-written
note with the name of the tiny
village that he lived in before coming to the United States. With that
little bit of information, you were able to trace
my ancestors back five generations to the 1700s with the possibility of
going back farther if I desire - remarkable.
It would be my pleasure to
recommend your services!
Regards,
Russ Neydl
Dear Jan,
Thank you for your efforts in researching my father’s family in the
Trebon area. You found my father’s birthplace,
including the House Nbr., my grandparents’ birth dates and birthplaces,
including House Nbr. The real surprise was
the names and home villages of my paternal and maternal
great-grandparents, his godparent’s name, and the
midwife’s name.
Your fees were fair and good communications were maintained during the
process. We thoroughly enjoyed meeting
you, when you were in the Chicago area! We would highly recommend others
to use your services because of your
character and results.
Alice and Keith Kubly
Again I want to thank you
for doing my family research. I am very please to have found an
excellent researcher
such as yourself. If anyone is in need of Czech research, I shall be
more than happy to recommend your work.
It's been my pleasure working with you and after I digest the new
information, I hope to have you work on my other family lines. Have a
good day.
Best wishes,
Virginia Del Marto
Henderson NV
Dear Jan,
Thank you for your wonderful research on my family. I hired you twice
because of wonderful research skills and you are such a pleasant person
to converse with. Also I was glad to meet you in person at the Czech
Conference held in Cedar Rapids, Iowa in October 2015.
I recommend you to anyone who wants more genealogy information on their
Czech heritage. Also I have visited
with numerous persons who also recommend you.
Thanks again,
Jim Hackney
Hello Jan...
THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!! for all of the information that you
have sent. I just couldn't believe all of the information that you found
and at a reasonable fee too. I just copied the information and will have
to go through it and absorb all that you sent. You certainly do wonderful
work, and I wouldn't hesitate for a minute to recommend you for research.
Again THANKS for all of
your work. I will be in touch for sure.
Warm regards...Margie