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Member Since: February 2003 Posts: 2,481 Send Message	Dizzy Lizzy 205090	Report	5 Sep 2006 12:57
	I messaged a GR member re a possible mutual rellie, briefly outlining my one and asking if we had a connection. I do already know that my rellie had as first cousin with the same name born in the same village and within a year of him. This contact has replied saying sorry, her rellie is the cousin of my rellie, not the same one, with no further info. Surely that means there is a connection then? I don't think I will pursue it as it is hubby's adoptive ancestry which he has no interest whatsoever in, but it would have been nice to share info as I have lots already on that line. Liz :-)
Member Since: November 2003 Posts: 28,261 Send Message	KathleenBell	Report	5 Sep 2006 14:13
	Maybe they think you are only researching direct line ancestors. I would message them again and explain that you would still be interested in sharing information as it is all the same family. If you still get no interest from them, then I wouldn't bother again. Kath. x
Member Since: February 2003 Posts: 2,481 Send Message	Dizzy Lizzy 205090	Report	5 Sep 2006 14:29
	That is good advice Kathleen. I will send them one more message. Liz x