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From: "DAVID williams" <>
Subject: Re: [WARBRIDES] David Williams re aunt
Date: Fri, 29 Dec 2006 18:57:13 -0000
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Hello Hazel
The simple answer is that it isn't something that had crossed my mind until
now. Don't ask me why, as it is such an obvious
course to follow. She lives in the north of England and I live in the
south. I usually ring her every so often,but haven't done so for a couple
of months. I am feeling guilty about that, but I am definitely going to
ring her on Sunday (my usual day to do so) and raise the possibility and see
what comes of that.
My local LDS are certainly very helpful (and friendly) people, but they have
nothing that can help me. My major problem is that I don't know the
Canadian husband's name, not even his Christian name. I don't know where
they lived in Canada. I don't know their children's names. Until now, I
had never thought to ask my aunt about this as she married into the family
and I had assumed that she would know nothing. Even if she doesn't, her
husband's (my uncle that was) papers might reveal something.
It is believed that the marriage was in Manchester (but I haven't found one
there that fits) and was after WWII, probably about 1946. Because a
Manchester marriage seems to be a "no-no", I am working my way through all
Lancashire marriages. I thought that I might be on to something with
Warrington, but there are no Warrington marriages that fit either.
All the responses that I have had from the List, have encouraged me to press
on and to "cross my fingers" that my aunt can help. If she can, I will
"kick myself" for not asking her sooner.
Thanks. David w
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From: "hlmw" <>
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Sent: Friday, December 29, 2006 5:42 PM
Subject: [WARBRIDES] David Williams re aunt


> David:
> I can not understand why you are unable to get 'someone' to go to your
> aunt, locate all papers , read them, copy them and pass the information
> on to you.
> Perhaps you are separated by distance which would make it impossible for
> you to go and see them, but there must be a way to get the information
> you are seeking.
> I have done this recently for someone. I was marvelous to go through a
> box of papers that each traced a soldier's journey through WWII from
> Canada to Italy and eventually home. His medals were all there and many
> keepsakes he gathered along the way. I scanned everything and created an
> album for his family.
>
> Would your aunt allow someone into her house to locate the items you are
> after? Would she allow them to be photo-copied (there is a good chance
> that a marriage certificate may be available which will give further
> information).
> At this point I am not even sure where you live.
> I have done a lot of genealogy and found that the people who have given
> me the most help (with no strings attached) are the LDS Church. They are
> always willing to help people get started. They are listed in the phone
> book of every town and city where a branch exists: look under Latter Day
> Saints. Each branch has a Family History Library you can contact. There
> should be one near where you live. They welcome 'walk-ins' and phone
calls.
> If you are a serious researcher you will follow up all leads, if not,
> you will stay hung up on the 'brick wall' with no further progress.
> Let me know if I can help you further.
> You have made a good start - keep going.
> I reiterate: the LDS follow a strict 'no strings attached' policy toward
> the helpful pursuit of genealogy.
> Hazel... p.s. have you tried archived Warrington newspapers?
>
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