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littlelegs

littlelegs Report 15 Sep 2011 18:57

hi all
thank you very much
lorraine

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+++DetEcTive+++ Report 15 Sep 2011 18:06

Explain you are interested in Family History, and wondered if there was a connection between your two families. Choose a joint ancestor and explain how you are related, and ask if they know the same. eg grandparents, or a named (great) aunt/uncle of theirs being your XX

Depending on their age, suggest that they talk to a friend or relative before replying, and also if they choose not to reply, you will respect their privacy and not attempt to contact them again. Frustrating, but you can't stalk or harass people!

You could add your email address, and put your own address on the back of the envelope in case of non delivery.

Good luck

Researching:
Dormant member as from 20 Sep 2019 . Click on my board name to send a message

Lindsey*

Lindsey* Report 15 Sep 2011 17:15

Always enclose a self-addressed envelope !

Researching:
For better results please give all the details ,name, date place as you can {pictures by me }

MargaretM

MargaretM Report 15 Sep 2011 17:03

It would really depend upon what the possible connection is and whether it might cause distress.

Researching:
Great grandmother Dorothy Bean nee Abbott (1858-1908)

littlelegs

littlelegs Report 15 Sep 2011 15:41

hi all
if you were writing a letter to a possible family member
what would you put
thank you
lorraine