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Name collector or genealogist?
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Carole & Sue from up north | Report | 31 Oct 2007 16:22 |
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I don't understand that mentality at all. At the moment I'm concentrating on putting "flesh to the bones" (so to speak) on the ancestors I already have. The social history fascinates me and this line of research has thrown up a few mysteries! |
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covlass | Report | 31 Oct 2007 16:15 |
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I know what you mean I had someone not long ago who took lots of my information they did say thankyou. I asked them a question about one relation which I have details for but know little about they didnot reply but then asked for more information about more distant relations. Is all very well having the facts but its so nice to have information about them that you cant find out from researching records. I'd love nothing ore that to make contact with someone who can tell me little details about my relatives or even send me a photo or 2 |
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Charlotte | Report | 31 Oct 2007 16:13 |
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That seems like a shame but unfortunately thats the way some people, I have been lucky that the people that I have been in contact with through here have only been too happy to share information and stories. |
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RStar | Report | 31 Oct 2007 16:00 |
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Isnt it a shame when people are just intent on getting as many names for their tree as possible, but dont want to know anything about their ancestry. I know thats their business, but I was over the moon recently to receive a message from someone who shares my ancestors. After giving tree access, I messaged them offering lots of family stories, photos, etc etc, and also asking one or two questions about someone in the tree. I received a curt reply saying, 'Thanks, Ive copied your info so got a bigger tree now'. Well Im actually pleased they have more names, its their family too after all. But how sad they aren't remotely interested in research. I was hoping we could join forces to solve a little mystery in the tree, or at least discuss our ancestors! I know for a fact I wont hear from them again. |
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