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Census 1901 to date
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Bill | Report | 16 Jun 2005 04:24 |
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> The point was that IF we had access to census information > we could trace the more recent members of our families The point you seem to be missing that ANYONE could do that, which is definitely *NOT* what a lot of most populations would be very happy about. Cheers, Bill |
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Maurice | Report | 16 Jun 2005 01:19 |
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And another thing ! Since when has any government kept it's promises to the populace ! What possible penalties could they suffer if the 100 year rule was rescinded. Lets have a referendum ! Fed up Maurice |
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Maurice | Report | 16 Jun 2005 00:55 |
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Sam, The point was that IF we had access to census information we could trace the more recent members of our families, then apply for the Death certs ,having found out which area they are most likely to have died in. I realise that NO records of illness are recorded on the census. What possible reason could there be for maintaining the 100 year rule in this case. Any sensitive information could still be witheld,releasing only names dates and places. It is possible to obtain this information anyway, but only at massive cost ordering hundreds of certs - in the hope,on 1837. So where is the problem with its release, Maurice |
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Sam | Report | 15 Jun 2005 23:37 |
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Hi Maurice Census information gives no clue whatsoever as to the health of our ancestors and therefore no information regarding possible hereditary conditions. The current rule is in place (100 year holdback) as after 100 years, there will be very few people alive who would be on a census that we are able to view (you would have to be c105 to see yourself on the 1901 census!) Therefore, as much as I would like them to release census information early, I doubt it will ever happen. Sam x |
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Maurice | Report | 15 Jun 2005 23:32 |
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When a doctor asks you 'Is there a history of **** illness in the family?' How can we find out if the government are witholding information on our ancesters which is preventing our research, surely there can be no reason more important than this. It is common knowledge now that Genes passed down through generations can indicate patterns of suseptability to illnesses suffered by our forebears leading to their demise. Our ability to search from 1901 is severely impaired by the withholding of records that should ,in my view ,be open for all of us to see. What possible harm could there be? Surely the benefits, of being aware of likely risk of hereditory illness,could aid the NHS GP,s and hopefully help to prolong our lives. Write to your MP? Maurice |
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