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Where to start with a Smith !!!!
« on: Thursday 22 January 04 21:59 UTC (UK) »
Hi.
I thought it might be interesting to start tracing some of my Fathers family history. My father died in 1977 when I was young and as far as I know he has no surviving brothers or sisters. I do know he was one of seven children and where his family lived. I have also managed to find out his exact location and date of birth and applied for a copy of his birth certificate in the hope that this may lead me somewhere. However with a name like Smith I very much doubt its going to be easy. A push in the right direction would be most helpful.  Smiley
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Re:Where to start with a Smith !!!!
« Reply #1 on: Thursday 22 January 04 22:11 UTC (UK) »
Dear Adrian,

I have a popular name too...........Roberts!

Do not be put off with your Smith, you have done well to find a birth date and apply for the certificate. Smiley  It is only when you receive the certificate, you will find out your Grandfathers name and trade, your Grandmothers maiden name and of course the address where they lived at your fathers birth.

This will be the start of your research.

Once you have the information, please feel free to ask for any help you may need. Grin

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Sarah
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Re:Where to start with a Smith !!!!
« Reply #2 on: Monday 02 February 04 18:46 UTC (UK) »
Hi
Sometimes you can also get more help or information by researching a sibling with a more unusual first name. If you are lucky one will be more rarer than another Huh
Sarah is right don't give up and keep asking lots of questions Grin
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