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Wendy

Wendy Report 3 Sep 2005 09:47

Is it worth putting and advert in the paper to try to find living ascestors (if there are any). Has anyone else had any Success with this? Wendy

Gwyn in Kent

Gwyn in Kent Report 3 Sep 2005 09:51

You could also try the free Teletext family tree pages on Channel 4. That's what started me on the trail, when I replied to a letter there.

Jennifer

Jennifer Report 3 Sep 2005 10:04

Yes, I had great success in locating family members after having a letter published in the letters page of the local newspapers. Even if your family members do not see it, it is always possible that someone else will draw their attention to it, this is what happened in one instance for me. Jennifer

Wendy

Wendy Report 3 Sep 2005 10:27

Thanks i think i will give it a go. Anyone know any newspapers in Hull?

Anne

Anne Report 3 Sep 2005 11:08

Hi, Wendy, There is a Hull Daily Mail. Try website www(.)thisisshull(.)co(.)uk. I haven't looked at this - got the address from Google then 'Hull+newspaper' Hope this is helpful Anne

Wendy

Wendy Report 3 Sep 2005 11:52

Thanks, Ive just been on this site and left a message on the notice board. Hopefully someone might reply to it.

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}((((*> Jeanette The Haddock <*)))){ Report 3 Sep 2005 12:55

Hi Wendy The Hull Daily Mail also does a supplement called FlAshback. It looks at things in the area from years ago. If you would like me to look up anything in the Hull phone book, just send me a message. Jeanette x