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Samantha

Samantha Report 20 Jul 2003 20:39

I have just started tracing my family tree and already encountering problems. My Mum's and all her side of the familty have passed away my Dad can only help so far any ideas where I can start searching for information. I will be grateful for any help, thanks :0)

Donna

Donna Report 20 Jul 2003 20:47

Have you tried delving through the old family paperwork and photographs? I would suggest that you read a starting out guide I htink there is one on this site, I know its boring but it does help. Donna

Samantha

Samantha Report 20 Jul 2003 20:50

Thank you Donna, I didnt realise there was a guide on here i am going to have a look - fingers crossed. Thanks Sam

AnninGlos

AnninGlos Report 20 Jul 2003 20:57

Write down absolutely all the information you have - dates of birth, marriages and death and if you know where they were born so much the better. Sometimes a picture will start to appear. Has your Dad got his marriage certificate? If not ask him if he will apply for it, or of he'll let you. That will give you grandparents names. Read up all you can, read all the tips on this board. Ask for specific advice, somebody is always here to help if they see you are doing your best to help yourself. Let us know how you get on. (On the members board). Ann Glos

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MaggyfromWestYorkshire

MaggyfromWestYorkshire Report 20 Jul 2003 23:40

Depending on how old you are, and whether you have some names, you could start by looking on the 1901 census for grandparents or even great grandparents. If you can't find anything there, look at the freebmd site, see if you can find anyone on there. Try going to Links at the left hand side of this page. If all else fails, post some queries on this page, someone is sure to help you! Maggy, West Yorkshire