Find Ancestors

Start a thread. Just take the time to list what you *have* done. As much time as it takes, and as long a post as it takes.

The thing is that the thread will then be on the board in perpetuity -- put it under a particular surname (if you need directions for doing that, I can pass on the ones someone gave me), and anyone ever looking for that surname will be able to see it.

I've done several like that -- just in case someone thinks of something or knows something I haven't or don't. See my Reuben Cooper tale for instance (filter by surname Cooper), or Ernest Monck (ditto). I start by saying I'm not asking for anyone to go dredging through databases, but if anyone knows anything or has any ideas, they're welcome.

I just wish that when people aren't actually asking for help with something, and are just hoping to attract the attention of people directly concerned, they'd say so!

Don't underestimate, now. I found a birth mother in England for the child in California that she'd placed for adoption over 40 years ago, when he'd been trying to find for her years. Took me a couple of hours before they were talking on the phone. My finest hour. But then he hadn't actually done anything to try to find her except put messages on the internet ... while in your case you're probably right that people aren't going to come up with things you haven't thought of. No harm trying, though!

hi im ever so sorry that you feel this way i very much appreciate all your help, i am not the same person as the other threds, i did not respond until now as i have a very sick baby who has to have medication ect and was seing to her... again i do appologise for not responding until now and i am very very appreciative
thanks for all your help xx merry christmas