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Thanks for that. [smile]

I have a BMD Index ref which is in the form of 1z 111b  I have not come across 'b' before, does anyone know if it has any significance?  I have checked on clara.net/dixons but can find no reference to it.
Many thanks [confused]
ps should also add its a birth ref

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many thanks

Please does anyone know the best way to trace a Catholic Priest. I have birth & death references and await death cert.(1907-1945) is there a 'whos who' of priests or is there a site with old electoral roles on as I have an idea of a parish he may have worked in? Many thanks for your help.

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I remember reading about one in a computer mag some time ago, that you could download FOC but I dont remember where from , sorry.
Just typed 'free download magnifyer' and a few came up.

wow thanks, in this case I think it must mean of a younger son, as the name is the same. As the old family pile appears to be still standing I should have some luck researching, if I inherit the house I'll give a good party  and invite all you kind people who have helped me so much (not likely, sadl...

please could someone explain what this means, I have tried a search on the computer but am none the wiser.
'a cadet of the family of....'   hopefully it means there is a dormant account somewhere with loads of money just waiting for me[wink]

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wow, that looks amazing.  as a non techie I wonder if its too good to be true.  I wonder how many software companies would be worried by the potential drop in the sales of their progrms.  Has anyone used one of these yet?[smile]

Thanks Jane,  I hope to aquire a scanner soon.  I had no idea such items as acid free archieval folders existed, where would I purchase one from?

 I have just inherited a piece of paper which has what appear to be contemporaneous records of BMD dating from 1876.  Needless to say it is now looking a little worn and has torn on the fold.  Where should I go for assistance to preserve this?  I would be grateful for any thoughts and or advice. ID:...

can anyone help me please? I would like to find out more information about my fathers cousin who married in Uk and left as GI bride after WW2. I have found record of marriage, and their deaths in US death index, one in michigan and one in florida.  It is not believed that they had any children.  pre...

Many thanks for your sugestions, I shall look at current mags, but am rather impressed with Famtree as it prints the diagrams.  [grin]

I hope you dont mind me asking for advice about buying a budget program for my nieces, who have become interested in family history.  They are 8 & 10 years old, whilst I would love to buy them FH Im afraid its too expensive so can anyone recommend a budget program that they would find easy to use? M...

One issue to be aware of when using Genes Reunited, is to be sure you wish to be reunited with everyone who may link into your names/tree!! I put just a few names on to test the water and was promply contacted by some names that sent alarm bells ringing and had to promptly remove the data.  (Sorry i...

I have recently subscribed to Ancestry.co.uk and agree that its worth it just for the census info. whilst browsing the 1901 I found a potential relative working and living at our local post office!!! I would also agree that BMD is rather frustrating at times. I have also enjoyed looking at some of t...

[rolleyes]thanks Jane, I should have thought of doing that myself

[oops] should add this was an obituary

Please does anyone know what 'relict' means in this context ??? Is it widow of?
BLEWETT - At St. Ives, March 2, Mary, relict of Mr. John Blewett, aged 73.

this is in a newspaper from 1800s. many thanks[smile]

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hello and welcome, are you new to geneology or FH or both ?  I can assure you that there are lots of hints and tips as well as people willing to share their expertise on this site.  I wish you many hours of fun!!

Many thanks Jane, I have successfully added just the relatives of my husbands mother and kept a copy of the donated tree.  Im impressed at how logical the process was, I have only been using FH for about a month!![smile]
Still wondreing if anyone has done any geneology training or courses?

Yes its me again.   I am slowly moving forward with my family tree when someone kindly sends me a GED file of their family tree.  Its very comprehensive and links into my husbands mothers family. My dilema is do I merge it all or just some of it, and if only some of how much?   This is all much more...

just rechecked 1901 via ancestry this time and found my 8 yr old grandfather, relationship stated as grandson which would be right but still unable to trace his birth......I guess the more I do this the better I will get!????

I have been told that when he went to collect his old age pension , there was a big problem as his birth had not been registered. As I type this Im wondering if his birth was registered at that time and will check to see how I can investigate further. All this even though he fought in WW1

I am just begining my tree and have bumped into a brick wall rather sooner than I expected, please can anyone advise. The story goes, according to family sources, my grandfather was illegitamit and his bith was not registered, nor was he declred in the 1901 census.  The family were Primitve Methodis...

many thanks for you comments and suggestions, I have joined the mailing list as suggested and have planned a couple of hours to get to grips with the programme, can't wait!