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hurrah!!!!! Relative has been found
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Nichola | Report | 19 Aug 2005 14:16 |
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I have written to two of my grandfathers cousins and both of them replied. One lady was 89 years old, but I knew that already as I had her birth certificate. I think writing is a good idea as it doesnt put the person on the spot. Nicky |
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Crimson | Report | 19 Aug 2005 13:00 |
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Kathleen very good idea about the envelope thank you |
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Crimson | Report | 19 Aug 2005 12:59 |
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THanx all for your good advice and good ideas, i will definitley be doing the letter approach. was tempted to phone when i first found out, in the excitement, but managed to calm myself down!! lol |
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KathleenBell | Report | 19 Aug 2005 10:48 |
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If you have their address as well as their phone number, I would be inclined to write first. Just say you are tracing your family history, and got their address from a death certificate, and that you would be interested in any information they could give you. Say first that you are sorry for bothering them, and if the death was recent, pass on your condolences (this isn't really necessary if it was a while ago). Include your telephone number and email address and a stamped addressed envelope. Also ask them to return the envelope to you even if they don't wish to respond (that way, at least you will know they received the letter and know where you stand with them). I have found most people I have written to have been helpful when they can be. Good luck, Kath. x |
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Unknown | Report | 19 Aug 2005 10:45 |
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I would advise writing a letter. Unlike a phone call, a letter doesn't put the recipient 'on the spot' and gives them time to consider a reply. You can also enclose a family tree which will help them see how you are related. This is easier than reciting lists of names and dates over the phone. I tried this and got a reply almost by return of post! nell |
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Trudy | Report | 19 Aug 2005 10:45 |
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Depends to an extent what relative they are to you. I would probably write them a short letter, including your email addy and telephone number, giving a short history of your connection to the deceased and leave it to them whether or not they contact. Regards Trudy |
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Crimson | Report | 19 Aug 2005 10:38 |
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I have actually found a living relative from a death cert that i received. Their address is on the cert, and i have found their phone number. what is the best way to approach this now?? i am very excited but a bit unsure the best way to handle this |
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