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I've found her. Really chuffed! UPDATED 17/1/05
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VIVinHERTS | Report | 8 Jan 2005 21:33 |
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Just had to tell someone. Today at the LMA I found my Dad's sister's christening. Although she was born 3 years before my Dad they were christened together (along with a baby brother). What is remarkable about that you may ask? Well, I never met my aunt and my father never talked about her (or the other two sisters that I've found in the last 6 months). In fact I only knew the forename of one sister and found another whilst looking for her. I found this one by looking for my Dad, the parish register gave me her date of birth as well. I also managed to connect names from a parish record to the 1851 census entry of my gr.gr.grandparents. I am so chuffed. viv, on her second glass of wine! UPDATE: The certificate came today....its not her! I'm having a good cry then I'm going to try again. I will find her if it kills me!!! FRC on Saturday morning before the East of London do. Viv. |
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Unknown | Report | 8 Jan 2005 21:34 |
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Well done Viv, great news, really pleased for you. Mandy :) |
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Bev | Report | 8 Jan 2005 21:36 |
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great feeling isn't it!! |
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Jean Durant | Report | 8 Jan 2005 21:39 |
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Well done Viv. I just love looking at those parish registers. You never know what you will find., Jean x. |
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Shelli4 | Report | 8 Jan 2005 22:32 |
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Well done Viv, Just wish i had as much luck as you!!! I spent all day Tues at LMA and only managed to find 4 out of 8 baptisms. The middle four kids for some reason, this is despite the fact i have the eldest birth cert. |
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VIVinHERTS | Report | 8 Jan 2005 22:49 |
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Shelli, I was so happy I cried. I went and looked out of a window and had a little toot to myself. I find I get very emotional these days. Got a quandry now though. Baptism gave her name as Vera Annie....GRO says Vera Ethel. Have sent for the certificate so we'll see 'who' she was! Hope you find yours soon Love Viv |
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Shelli4 | Report | 8 Jan 2005 22:52 |
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Viv I know how you mean it does get you at times doesn't it??? I ended up swearing rather than any thing else LOL what didn't help was the electoral rolls i needed ( the ones that covered eldest birth) was unfit to be viewed!!!! and they're not on microfilm GGGRRRR have had a mail formt hem saying they hope to have them filmed within a month or so, so here's hoping. Just glad you've got another part of your jigsaw Shelli |
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Unknown | Report | 8 Jan 2005 22:55 |
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Viv Fantastic. What a great day for you. Can't call you divvy now, can we! It's funny, but even though you know relatives existed, seeing their name on a microfilm, or document somehow makes them seem more real. Go on, have another glass! nell |
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Fairy | Report | 8 Jan 2005 23:00 |
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It's great when that happens! Jo. |
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June | Report | 8 Jan 2005 23:05 |
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Viv, I am so pleased for you, I agree it is an emotional moment, I cant wait until I break my brick wall too. June xx |
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VIVinHERTS | Report | 8 Jan 2005 23:10 |
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Helen, are you trying to lead me astray? One more glass and I'll be legless!!! Viv not quite a div! |
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VIVinHERTS | Report | 8 Jan 2005 23:51 |
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To you all, Thank you for your good wishes. I hope you find all those lost rellies and your walls come tumbling down soon. A very 'merry' Viv.(hic) |
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Unknown | Report | 8 Jan 2005 23:56 |
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Great news Viv - does get exciting does'nt it. Are you still hic upping:o) lol jude sarf wales |
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maggiewinchester | Report | 9 Jan 2005 00:47 |
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That's great news Viv LOL maggie |
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VIVinHERTS | Report | 17 Jan 2005 17:32 |
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Its not her.....see Update message. Viv |
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Unknown | Report | 17 Jan 2005 17:40 |
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Viv Oh dear, first it was :-)) and now its :-(( Fancy a coffee Saturday after next? nell |
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