Genealogy Chat

Based on the other information you've supplied, the 2014 electoral register for him in Exeter is the correct person.

They don't want to know who we are, but my sisters 50 on the 6th jan and was desperate to know if he was still alive, I was in contact with him years ago and he did write and acknowledge who I was, but both his wife and himself are to old to annoy know we'd just like to know if and when he dies, still looking for sibling number 3 from this relationship( he was married at the time and my mum was his sec). Thank-you very much for your help :-)

Assuming you've told your half siblings this, what reaction did you get?

If they want nothing to do with you, for everyone's sake its best to leave well alone. On the other hand, if they at least considered the possibility, you could offer to pay for a DNA test.

Keep an eye on the website https://probatesearch.service.gov.uk/#wills
If, when he does die, he has a small estate or everything goes to his wife, there may not be an entry.

Also check the ER towards the end of next year when the 2015 list goes on line. If they opt out of the commercial list, there isn't a lot you can do.

Thanks for your help he has a daughter Bronwyn married name Lucas in Cirencester, and a son peter in West Sussex I was in contact with them I was honest and told them who I was, unfortunately when my mum married my step father he put his name on my birth cert to change this my step father would be taken to court, so other than DNA I can't prove my parentage, even though my mum had two children. The second she had adopted and jim haynes is named as father, :-(

From the free result on the ER, I can see that he is listed on the 2014 entry with Glenys. If that is his wife, did they have any children? Could you research and contact them?
You needn't say that you are related (if you are) just that it is for family history purposes.

There is no entry for 2013/2014 on the probate calendar, but then not everyone leaves a Will or has an entry on there
https://probatesearch.service.gov.uk/

Try www.iannounce.co.uk, or just google his name. Then again, the majority don't place a death announcement.

Apart from writting, I don't know what else you can do.

James Haynes in Exeter on 2014 electoral register- have pm'd you details

I used to be in contact with Timothy holland, Diana Heseldin has him in tree as well but no contact with her,

Yeah that's my birth father put 21 down instead of 22 he lives in exeter, just wondering if anyone knew if he was still alive, myself and sister won't contact him because of his age, :-)

There are a number of trees which have him born 1921 Widnes, Cheshire on this site. Are you in contact with the tree owners?

Hello again

Are you sure about the yob?

Name: James Haynes
Mother's Maiden Surname: (removed)
Date of Registration: Apr-May-Jun 1922 <<<<
Registration district: Prescot
Inferred County: Lancashire
Volume Number: 8b
Page Number: 1343

Edit - mmn removed as it transpires that he is still living

Any info on James haynes born 1921 in widens Prescott, Lancashire would be greatly appreciated :-)