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As a footnote from myself i am going to write to Genes Reunited
and ask them wether they feel that the 1911 census will ever become available on this site, so we can view it like other census's, and maybe if that could be possible when would they think what year that maybe.
it's sound very possible like some beleive here, it will never be available to view here ever. only time will tell

Hi Brian,

I for one accept your apology and hope you've now learned that there are many people on Genes who are not obliged to help newbies like yourself but do so because they want to.

If you're really desperate for the 1911 census information and can't progress without it, I'm hoping to pop to Kew in the next couple of weeks. If you pm me all the information you have then if there's a free machine when I'm there I'll have a look for you. If not and you don't get the information beforehand, I'll try the next time I go.

Hi Brian, I'm sure that one day the 1911 census will become veiwable in the same fashion as the other censuses. This maybe a few yrs though.
If you're getting stuck with your tree without the use of the 1911 census. There are 3 options.

1, Visit Kew to acces the records

2, Purchase credits on FMP (60 credits = £6:50. searches are free. But view transcript is 10 credits, to view images is 30 credits) I know this is pricey. But should give you a good foot hold to take your family back into the 1901 censuses etc. And cheaper than travelling costs to Kew.

3, To ask very nicely on Trying to Find board, if there is anyone with spare credits to do a search for you. Purchased credits are time limited to 90 days. So there are likely to be some members, who'll soon have credits that they'll have to use or lose. Or have credits remaining after completing their searches.

Happy Hunting
Steve.

EDIT 4th option. A kind lady offers to do a search for you at kew.

Thank you for making amends with people Brian.

Dianne xx

so many kind words and offers just shows me the level to which some people on this site are so willing to help and i am truely greatfull. I am truely on a great learning curve and many members here are still very patient to try and help and for that I am very greatfull.
my nature is very submisive and I still understand that re messages i may come over very obnoxious, reading back i can see that i may have offended without meaning.
my opologies again to some very helpfull people.
thanks for all your help
esp.. maggie, stevie, jackie and dianne
hopefully one day i may help you.
sorry just once more
brian :@)

here is one you guys may help me with
it's unselfish on my part as it relates to a property i once owned.
refurbishing my old house i lived at i found several postcards once owned by i'm guessing reading a young lady. deposited in the house around 1914 ish. I have tried very hard to get theese postcards back into the hands of her relatives at my I say no cost.
the info on these postcards would be so valuble to her relations i really want to get them to them.
can anyone offer me any advice.
i know its moving away from thread but you guys seem so knowledgeable.
could you send me a message or post something i could send details to
I these were postcards to my nan ect i would just love to receive them.

again i 1911 census would reveal the owners as they lived there between 1901 ish and at least 1914 the youngest postcard
i have name and surnames and some good guesses but not enougth info to pass to right family even after some very hard work on my part.
cheers brian:@)

Have you seen the deeds, they should tell you who owned the house at that time.

I'm not sure if the old electoral registers would be of use, I've so far not had to use them.

If there are names on them it might be worth searching the trees on genes or even googling the names.

PME
many houses then were rented and i don't recall the info on the deeds
ive looked at a street directory for southampton but no sucess to this property i have found the surname and even added to sight once but had know luck
info i have gave me local conection to a relative working at victoria country park hospital but could not back up family who moved into house who i beleive moved to the usa if i'm right. the 1911 would giveme this info based on surname i would hope.

whats the best way i could add a knew thread to find the family and move from this one to one more aimed at people who may give me that info. any ideas.....i am very new to this sorry.

Hi Brian, It could be worthwhile starting a new thread to trace those who you'd like to forward them to.
You should have enough pieces of the jigsaw to enable members to help you with this.
House address & town.
Recipients name or partial name & reference of family names in the postcard.
Senders name or partial name, reference to their family members. Town & date stamp mark on postage.

I think this would make an interesting thread. As well as uniting the postcards to the family, you'd also be able to provide a backgroung history of those behind it.

Steve.

thats something i have been so willing to do steve
i could not only reunite the post cards but also let the relations know how and where i found them wouldn't that be great if we were them. recently via genes then google i learned where my g g grandfather died in a sinkinking of a ship that sailed from southampton and learned so much very quickly and from lots of info that is online , how great it would be to pass all the information inc the first world war relation that has sent cards from the somme.
brian:@)

Hi Brian,
The best place to put the thread is on "Trying to Find" board.
To do this, click on "Trying to find".
Then just under the title in the list of subjects, click on New Topic
Put the title In the title box.
In the text box 1st give a brief discription. ie You have postcards dating from circa 1914 that you'd like to try to find the descendants of & forward too.
Then below this give all relevent info on the cards, in a clear & concise way. So that we can help you.

Regards
Steve.

EDIT. PS this has got me curious & will help where I can. Interesting to see where the trail ends.

steve
is ok to give you my email re advice on this one and should i on this ste?

Hi Brian, you shouldn't leave e-mail addys on the boards. You never know who may use it.
You can contact me via PM (personal message) by clicking on my name on the post.

Steve