Genealogy Chat

Hi Tara, If you have the address you could always try writing a letter giving a few facts as to his own family history, ie, his children and possibly his parents if you know that. Tell him that you are researching your family tree and believe he is connected and ask him if he is interested in getting involved. Obviously his age is a concern and you dont know what his mental state of health is either. There's also the chance that his siblings deal with his affairs and if thats your husbands father then I doubt you will get a response if his father doesnt want to know. I have recently written to a distant relative of mine who I have never met and didnt know anything about until recently and she is in her 70's. Apparently she is friends with my auntie and they never knew they were distant relatives either. Hope this is of some use Nicky

My husbands dad left him and his siblings when they were quite young & no contact since. My Father In Law doesn't want to know but my husband has been interested in tracing his family. We are fairly sure that we have found what is my husbands grandfather alive (will be about 90). I am undertaking a few further checks via searches on 1837 to eliminate any other possibilities but if this is the right person things are making more sense about why he left and why his wife's family disapproved. My husband would like to make contact, he has never had a grandfather figure even, but I am obviously concerned about his age. His name is on here and have messaged the person & given my e-mail in case they're not a full member but no response, next step anyone? We have an address & tel no. Regards Tara