by Govangirl » Tue Jul 26, 2011 12:45 pm
Yes, I can really recommend this site. I had problems reading one of the certificates and clicked on the link to report it. I got an immediate, lovely reply to say they would inform the relevant people, re-scan it and send it to me by e-mail. What service!
I've still got a lot of work to do but I'm really enjoying it and have found it fascinating. This all began with a wonderful photograph I found of my granny, aged 8 with her 5 brothers and sisters*, my great grandparents and my great-great grandparents. Sadly, my mother has alzheimers now and cannot answer any of my questions. Younger folk than me - don't leave it too late. Ask and record all that information whilst there are still relatives who can gift you their memories.
*When researching, I discovered that one of those brothers died in the Great War, aged only 16. I'm researching him at the moment and I think it makes the plight of those young lads fighting so much more poignant.
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Blow away the lies that leave you nothing but lost and brokenhearted