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Member Since: May 2011 Posts: 11 Send Message	Spex	Report	6 Jul 2011 20:04
Member Since: May 2011 Posts: 11 Send Message	thanks for replies. Helen
Member Since: February 2005 Posts: 987 Send Message	grannyfranny	Report	6 Jul 2011 17:25
	I tracked down some second cousins, wrote one a note with my email address and invited them to get in touch, which they were delighted to do.
	Researching: Freeman of Berwick upon Tweed
Member Since: November 2007 Posts: 11,745 Send Message	FannyByGaslight	Report	6 Jul 2011 16:39
	A letter may be best with a SAE in then it is down to the person as to wether they wish to have contact or not It gives them time to think as it will be a rather big surprise and can take people some time to think /talk over with other family and friends over..
	Researching: PLEASE REPLY ON YOUR POST AND NOT BY PERSONAL MESSAGE unless it is of a "sensitve"matter...Thank you
Member Since: May 2011 Posts: 11 Send Message	Spex	Report	6 Jul 2011 15:52
Member Since: May 2011 Posts: 11 Send Message	What is the best way to make contact with long lost family (father not seen for 40 years). Should I make contact with a solicitor or are there companies out there willing to help, for a fee of course. Father not found yet but possibly found a couple of cousins, just need to try and track down their location. Just asking as a general question. Helen