Genealogy Chat

Can anyone tell me if it's worth subscribing to Ancestory.. I have found something and it's asking me to pay? Please advise me I don't know what to do. annie

hi I've already purchased Ancestry on a 3 month basis tell me what you want and I will look for you Regards cheryl

It depends on how much researching you are doing in England and Wales. I think Ancestry is well worth the subscription. You can subscribe for three months or a year, and I think you can also now buy vouchers. I have an annual subscription which works out at little more than £1 a week, and you can use the site all day every day for that. Got census's for 1871, 1881, 1891 and 1901 (although not all complete), plus some civil registrations up to about 1910, and lots more. Kath. x

That is really kind. I'm looking for as much detail as poss for :- Charles Thomas Clark - born 1897 in Southampton. So anything would be great and it would seem that something was found, but I got to the stage where I had to pay. Annie

You have to be carefull if you pay by credit card because they will continue to take payments without telling you. The best thing to do if you want short term membership is to alter your credit card details so this can't happen. George

This is the reference for his birth certificate:- Name: Clark, Charles Thomas Record Type: Births Quarter: June Year: 1897 District: Southampton County: Hampshire Volume: 2c Page: 10 Kath. x

I bought Family tree maker 2005 and this gave me half price subs.I needed a program to do my tree on anyway.got a trial period first but doesn't give enough info,upgraded and now can see all images.Mine cost £26 for the year. Angie x

Hi Just had a look and I can't see one born in Southhampton on 1901 Census. What did you see when you looked? Cheryl

Hi Just found this: Name: Clark, Charles Thomas Record Type: Births Quarter: June Year: 1897 District: Southampton County: Hampshire Volume: 2c Page: 10 (click to see others on page) Will keep looking Cheryl

Hi Could this be him? Charles Clark 31 Odiham, Hampshire, England Head Fleet Hampshire Charles Clark 5 Fleet, Hampshire, England Son Fleet Hampshire Edith Clark 27 Long Sutton, Wiltshire, England Wife Fleet Hampshire Edith May Clark 8 Odiham, Hampshire, England Daughter Fleet Hampshire Kathleen Clark 10 Odiham, Hampshire, England Daughter Fleet Hampshire Violet Clark 2 Fleet, Hampshire, England Daughter Fleet Regards Cheryl

Ann, you have FT2005 too, dont you? You could do the trial sub. If you are going to do a lot of research it would be well worth having this facility available 24/7.

Yes I do Heather, Do I just sign up? and how much would I have to pay please Heather? I know that Charles Clark went to South Africa, but want to try and trace his path before that... I really appreciate all the help Anniex

I got the FTM2005, with it I got 30 day's free trial. Cant find anything on it (Scotland) I think I will cancel now, getting worried 'again' about credit card. somebody did say on an earlier thread, the free disc's etc were no good. Maybe I am not using it correctly. Cheers Marion

Annie - we did all this for you 2 days ago. We found yer maun living with his great Aunt in Portsea - Annie James I believe ? Are you having second thoughts ?

Ann, we found all the details from 1901 back for Charles the other night. I dont think it will be easy to trace him after that date as there will be no census records available. You could try and see if he married.

Yes, Thank you I got all your information and working through it. But my question was - should I subscribe to ancestory - because I want to look up brothers and sisters? I'm going to go back to the string you helped me with the other day because I have a question for you - and hope you can help me understand the relationship. Won't do it on this string though. Anniex

Annie, I had my husband get me a year's subscription for Christmas and I've found out so much. I discovered names spelt so many differrent ways - some were transciption errors (Warner became Wormer!) and some were just how the census enumerator heard the name. Imagine the fun I had with Kerwolden! Just being able to play with the names and make wildcard entries without worrying about the cost was great. Certainly well worth it - and I inderstand 1861 Census is coming in May (although there is a limited area on 1837online at present) Maggie

WHAT DO YOU DO IF YOU HAVENT GOT A CREDIT CARD , DID SOMEONE SAY THERE ARE VOUCHERS? ARE THEY VALUE FOR MONEY? MARGARET. NUDGE

No, there are vouchers for the 1901 government census online but ancestry no. I understand you can pay by check - look at the terms and conditions for details.