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Suzy

Suzy Report 17 Aug 2004 21:28

Hi Lindy. Thanks for your kind words. Thanks for the tip Geoff. I didn't realise we could access the US census. I have had a quick look, but nothing obvious.

Lindy

Lindy Report 17 Aug 2004 19:44

Hi Suzy, I am so very glad for you. It is a fantastic feeling when find something postive. Good Luck! Lindy;-)

Geoff

Geoff Report 17 Aug 2004 19:42

The 1830 US Census is open to view on Ancestry.

Suzy

Suzy Report 17 Aug 2004 19:40

Thanks Helen and Mandy. I don't know what to do with myself. I have four, filthy and tired children here, but I am glued to the pc!!! LOL

Unknown

Unknown Report 17 Aug 2004 19:38

Hi Suzy, sorry I can't offer any help, but I wanted to share your happiness! That's brilliant news, you must be so excited. Good luck with your continued searching, Mandy :)

Unknown

Unknown Report 17 Aug 2004 19:38

Suzy Yippee. It is very exciting when you make a breakthrough. I don't know anything about the US, but there is a very helpful member called Crista in the States who because of the time difference appears on these boards quite late at night. You could leave a message for her. nell

Suzy

Suzy Report 17 Aug 2004 19:35

I must share with you something I have discovered this afternoon. In all the time I have been tracing my family tree, I have never been so excited. Some time ago, I found out that my Great Grandmother had three more siblings than we thought. My Mum always knew her Nan had an older sister, but through my research I have found out she had a younger brother and two younger sisters too. The children's Mother died when the smallest girls were only 3 and 5 years old and their Father passed away a few years later. So where did they go? They didn't live with their older siblings and my Mum's Nan never, ever mentioned them. I have trawled through 1837 online looking for death or marriage records, but drew a blank. Anyway, it was costing me an arm and a leg. I suddenly had an idea that they might have emmigrated, and lo and behold, I found one of the younger sisters on the Ellis Island site for a ship that sailed to New York in 1922. I can't tell you how pleased I am. All the information fits: name, age, place of birth, and the fact that her address in England is that of some foster parents. It must be her, surely? Now what do I do? The Ellis site gives the name and address of the friend she was to stay with in the States, so that could be a start. But, how can I check to see when and if she married, and find out if I have any relatives out there. Sorry to ramble on, but I had to tell you all. Any ideas??