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Question: Would you be interested in having a table of RootsChatters' Surname Interests
Yes Please   -122 (96.8%)
No Thank You   -1 (0.8%)
Not worried, one way or the otherterested   -3 (2.4%)
Don't ask me, I never take part in polls   -0 (0%)
Total Votes: 126

Author Topic: POLL: RootsChatters' Surname Interests  (Read 9686 times)
Berlin-Bob
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POLL: RootsChatters' Surname Interests
« on: Thursday 10 February 05 07:57 UTC (UK) »

There was a discussion recently about whether or not a table with RootsChatters' Surname Interests would be a good idea: http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/topic,34740.0.html

I came up with this idea of making a table like this, where anybody who wishes, can be included (i.e. optional !)

The RootsChatters' names are hyperlinks to "send this member a message (PM)" (optional)

Areas of Interest could be included in brackets (optional). No brackets means "anywhere" !


Topic:
RootsChatters Surname Interest

SurnameRootsChatters
BAXTERBerlin-Bob (Antrim); joe-x; carol1234 (Kent); etc; etc;
COLEMANBerlin-Bob (London & Antrim); JoanX; ....
STEVENSONBerlin-Bob (Antrim); FredY (katmandu); ....
WEBBBerlin-Bob (Antrim); JonathanW (London); ....


I also volunteered to set it up and maintain it, IF there is enough interest

This is now the big question - Is there enough interest ??

There is quite a lot of work involved, so I thought I would ask you all, in form of a Poll, whether I should do it.

If you have any suggestions, add them here ! 
for instance:
- how to handle spelling variations of surnames

This poll will run for 14 days !
« Last Edit: Thursday 10 February 05 12:35 UTC (UK) by Berlin-Bob » Logged

Searching for Coleman, Moore, Kallnung in London; Margulies, Remenyi in E. Europe;
Ancestors of Hessie Stevenson-Coleman-Baxter (Ireland, 1861)
and, of course, any other ancestors for my web-site.

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deadants
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Re: POLL: RootsChatters' Surname Interests
« Reply #1 on: Thursday 10 February 05 08:46 UTC (UK) »

Hi Bob, Funny enough I had this discussion with a freind of mine only last week. If it takes off I hope most members will climb onboard. With over 10000 members surley their has to be the odd link to other familys.

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SS from The Rhondda
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Re: POLL: RootsChatters' Surname Interests
« Reply #2 on: Thursday 10 February 05 09:51 UTC (UK) »

Bob, I don't envy you in your task!

I have been wondering how I would tackle the task of putting the members surname interests in a table. Here are a few ideas you may want to consider:

Use separate pages for each letter of alphabet A..Z.
If some get too large, then split down further (ie 'S': SA..SN, SM..SZ).

For alternate surname spellings, include them under the most popular version of the name. By including the alternate spellings, the search button will prove more effective in allowing people to see if anyone with their surnames are in the list.
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Swampy
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Re: POLL: RootsChatters' Surname Interests
« Reply #3 on: Thursday 10 February 05 10:00 UTC (UK) »

An excellent idea Bob, but an Herculean task if ever I saw one!  Shocked

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Plumb (London/Surrey/Kent)
Hatherill (London/Surrey)
Chittleburgh (London/East Anglia)
Rowden (Kent)
Jewiss (Kent)
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Re: POLL: RootsChatters' Surname Interests
« Reply #4 on: Thursday 10 February 05 10:16 UTC (UK) »

Bob,

Fantastic idea! I would definitely be interested in having my details included.

Carl.
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Bradford / Leeds :- Rowntree, Gillings, Clayton, Wood, Hopkinson.
Wolverhampton :- Littleton, Pearson, Evans, Leighton.
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Re: POLL: RootsChatters' Surname Interests
« Reply #5 on: Thursday 10 February 05 12:31 UTC (UK) »

What a great idea, it will be nice to actually talk to others researching the same names
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Summerfield, Boardman, Haskins, Boot
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Re: POLL: RootsChatters' Surname Interests
« Reply #6 on: Thursday 10 February 05 13:14 UTC (UK) »

Count me in i think its a brill idea
Joe
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Kershaw, Longbottom,Parvin
Areas  Huddersfield, Brighouse, Rastrick ,Thirsk, Sand Hutton
Masters in London/Surrey
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Re: POLL: RootsChatters' Surname Interests
« Reply #7 on: Thursday 10 February 05 23:46 UTC (UK) »

There we go Bob I already share Coleman with you.
Hubby's side, all from Ennis Co Clare Ireland.

But yes very interested in having my surname interests in a list.

Carol
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Rogers, Rapkin, Phillips - Hammersmith/Fulham/Paddington areas
Worth Bailey, Heapy, Burgess. All Macclesfield Cheshire
Mockridge,West Monkton Somerset
Jenner,Clapham Surrey
Kendrick,Liverpool
Wensley,Somerset

Coleman and Mc Namara from Ennis, Co Clare, Ireland
Blake and Maloney from  Kilbaha Co Clare, Ireland
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Re: POLL: RootsChatters' Surname Interests
« Reply #8 on: Thursday 10 February 05 23:56 UTC (UK) »

Big Job Bob ......... I'm all for it and ........... looking at the poll it's a 'goer'
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Gill Australia
Bell Australia
Harding(e) Australia
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Re: POLL: RootsChatters' Surname Interests
« Reply #9 on: Friday 11 February 05 00:06 UTC (UK) »

Thats a yes from me Bob
good luck
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Wellavize- Wellavise- Willavize - Willavise - willavoys all area's
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Re: POLL: RootsChatters' Surname Interests
« Reply #10 on: Friday 11 February 05 00:56 UTC (UK) »

I think it would be great.  I think at times I am the only person in the world searching for a certain surname.  This would help me to see it all organized.  Go for it Bob!! Grin
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Shields & Milner- Patrington  & Bilton, Yorkshire
Nixon & Bowers - Appleby, Broughton & Messingham, Lincolnshire
Hancock &Tyson- Tetford, Skendleby & Spilsby, Lincolnshire
Cochrane- Darvel, Loudon, Ayrshire
Yuill, Hardie- Paisley, Renfrewshire
Kennedy, Gardener & Clelland- Glasgow, Lanarkshire & Paisley, Renfrewshire

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Re: POLL: RootsChatters' Surname Interests
« Reply #11 on: Friday 11 February 05 07:29 UTC (UK) »

Quote
Don't ask me, I never take part in polls

So who is going to tick this box?

Billy Liar?!!!
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Mae gwybodaeth Cyfrifiad  wedi ei ddarparu drwy Archif Genedlaethol Lloegr o dan hawlfraint y Goron.
Darparwyd  gwybodaeth o'r Ad Esg o gyhoeddiadau dan hawlfraint y Llyfrgell Genedlaethol
Daw wybodaeth arall o gyhoeddiadau dan hawlfraint Cymdeithasau Hanes Teuluol

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Re: POLL: RootsChatters' Surname Interests
« Reply #12 on: Friday 11 February 05 08:42 UTC (UK) »

Great idea Bob

I have often thought it would be great to have this facility.

I say go for it!!

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TRAVIS/ROCHDALE-OLDHAM-TODMORDEN-ASHTON-U-LYNE-BURY AREAS
DALTON/WIDNES- CHESHIRE-THORNTON-FLEETWOOD

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Re: POLL: RootsChatters' Surname Interests
« Reply #13 on: Friday 11 February 05 10:06 UTC (UK) »

Wonderful Idea Bob!!!

I would definitely use it - count me in Grin

Thank you for offering to set it up and maintain it Wink


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Bennett, Challinor/Challenor, Mills, Evans, Lewis, Owen, Owens, Trow, James, Ashton, Betton/Beaton, Breese, Breeze, Crisp, Davies, Elias, Hudson, Hughes, Jenkins, Turner, Richards, Gethin, Tudor, Simon....plus tons of Jones!!! - All my Montgomeryshire lot!!
Challinor/Challenor - originally from Shocklach, Cheshire   Betton - originally from Worthen, Shropshire

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Re: POLL: RootsChatters' Surname Interests
« Reply #14 on: Friday 11 February 05 10:27 UTC (UK) »

 Smiley Smiley Smiley

Excellent idea Bob !  Count me in !

Looks like you're on a 'winner' with this one.







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BUCKLEY, Ches. DUNN, Ireland & Lancs. EDGSON, Rutland, Leics & Lancs. LYON, Lancs. McNULTY, Ireland & Lancs. MORRIS, Beds, Hunts & Lancs. TURNER, Lancs. WILLIAMSON, Lancs.

Website:  http://www.ag19pfalz36.plus.com/

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