Genealogy Chat

Hello,
As anyone got in touch with a relative they never knew I have found a cousin I have never met on GR and found his address on 1stlocate I'm not sure what's the best way to contact him or if I should I just thought he may know people on my tree and would maybe help His father was my uncle My cousin is now in his 80's and I'm not sure if I should get in touch with him as he probably never heard of me

Mary

Mary,,,,,

You may regret it if you dont,,,,the only thing can be disapointment if he shows little interest,,,,,,,which is worse?

be none complicated and easy for him to grasp if you write just a few short lines. explaining your connection ,you may get suprised..... :-D

Hello Kay

I know I will regret it if I don't get in touch It's just the initial contact

Mary :-)

Hi Mary,
I would definately contact him as you will always wonder what might have been if you don't. As Kay suggests I would write a short letter indicating your relationship to him and a few facts about yourself.
It would be a good idea to give him your phone number but also include a SAE in case he prefers to contact you by letter. If you have a photo of his father it may be a good idea to include this explaining how he is related to you.
I recently made contact with a second cousin and we have now met and shared family photographs, certs and have been able to between us fill in lots of blanks in our family tree.
Good luck,
Sorcha

I will write then if I get no reply I will take it he's not interested but at least I would have tried
Thank you

Mary

hi
i have just wrote a letter to my mums cousin after weeks of thinking about he will be in his 70s now

just hoping he wants to make contact
anyway i have tried and now its up to him
all the best
lorraine

Hi Lorraine and Mary,
Hope this works out well for you both.
Good Luck,
Sorcha

good luck

i found a cousin on gr wich led to many more

although i hae many first cousins it was nice to know of some more

i have 25 first cousins but i have gained a lot of info

sally w

Hello,

I will let you know if or when he makes contact

Thank you all for advice

Mary

Hello,

Just a quick update for all who replied I sent out two letters and have had contact with my cousin we had a long talk on the phoneand are hope to meet up later in the year We last saw each other about 55 years ago Still waiting to see if I get a reply from the other letter sent but it was worth sending letters

Regards

Mary

hi mary
i am so glad for you hope it all works out
i am also going to meet my rellie later in the year

lets us know when you have
all the best
lorraine

i have found 3 cousins on here been in touch via my cousins wife ....seem he and his sister dont want anything to do with the family it has over 35 yrs since their dad died and their mum didnt keep in touch with the family ..such a shame as they only live in the next town 15 miles from me :-(