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The Genes Reunited community is made up of millions of people with similar interests. Discover your family history and make life long friends along the way.
You will find a close knit but welcoming group of keen genealogists all prepared to offer advice and help to new members.
And it's not all serious business. The boards are often a place to relax and be entertained by all kinds of subjects.
The Genes community will go out of their way to help you, so don’t be shy about asking for help.

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Member Since: July 2008 Posts: 5,751 Send Message	Ericthered	Report	12 Nov 2008 15:20
Member Since: July 2008 Posts: 5,751 Send Message	I don't know what 'bad things' you have heard about Ancestry, but I wouldn't be without it. If you look at freebmd's home page where they detail their coverage, you will know which records are available, and which aren't............. The transcribing is being done by volunteers, and the info they are providing is being updated regularly
Member Since: June 2003 Posts: 9,985 Send Message	Jill 2011 (aka Warrior Princess of Cilla!)	Report	12 Nov 2008 13:14
	FreeBMD only goes up to about 1920 at the moment so if you're looking for anything after that date you might not find it. Sometimes it's best to put in less information - if you put in too much it doesn't always seem to find it. Who (and when) are you looking for? Jill p.s. I have Ancestry and think it's excellent. Have you tried the 2 week free trial period?
	Researching: London: Faber, Haysey, Spicer ...
Member Since: August 2008 Posts: 77 Send Message	Shani	Report	12 Nov 2008 13:09
Member Since: August 2008 Posts: 77 Send Message	Can someone please tell me what I am doing wrong!! FreeBMD has NEVER come up with a result for me whatever I try! Also, I have heard many bad things about Ancestry. Is it worth me signing up and what is it going to cost me?!

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