The Genealogist.co.uk?

barry1936 · Post by **barry1936** » 22 Feb 2006 21:31

Has anyone used this service? How does it compare with Ancestry.co.uk? I have already made my dissident views on Ancestry clear in another thread!

Barry

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ireneblackburn · Post by **ireneblackburn** » 23 Feb 2006 09:15

I think ancestry is far better. The genealogist has limited indexes for 1841 census returns and some later ones,but they are patchy. Before taking out a subscription make sure the areas you are interested in are covred adequately. Also beware of the all-inclusive subscription - it does not include everything, for example ships crew lists are not included. Be very careful before you spend any money.

barry1936 · Post by **barry1936** » 23 Feb 2006 17:34

Thanks Irene, that was helpful. It seems all of them have their short comings.

Barry

RalfofAmber · Post by **RalfofAmber** » 04 Jan 2007 15:30

Barry - did you ever make a decision between ancestry or thegenealogist? I am a newcomer about to make the same choice!

barry1936 · Post by **barry1936** » 04 Jan 2007 19:47

Hi Ralf,
I stayed with Ancestry because it does have much wider coverage but I still get frustrated with its inadequate search engine. Another recent posting to this forum describes how to get round its BMD failings. I take the view that if I pay for something it should work, not have to spend hours looking for work arounds. Perhaps we should start a manual of how to beat Ancestry?
Barry

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