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Do you think RootsChat will be of some help to you?
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   940 (91.4%) |
| No |
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4 (0.4%) |
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85 (8.3%) |
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| Total Votes: 1029 |
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Topic: Will RootsChat be of help to you? (Read 39384 times)
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Lyons22
RootsChat Extra
Posts: 6
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Hello,
I voted "I don't know" but I lean towards 'Strong Doubts".But the fault lies with Me.there seems to be two problems hounding me.
1.As an American I'm to far removed from my "roots"to pick up the "scent".
2.My grandmother is the encyclopedia of family knowledge and she is so very hard to get ahold of right now.
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patrexjax
RootsChat Veteran
Posts: 806
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Hello Lyons22, Welcome to Rootschat and PLEASE don't be discouraged. If your grandmother is a font of knowledge, you simply must make a strong effort to glean those valuable tidbits from her before it is too late.  ALSO, since your roots were from Ireland, MANY of the people who came over to the USA maintained very strong allegiance to their homeland, and perhaps more importantly, their county and parish. On many Irish tombstones in the USA you will find those references. As suggested earlier, work your way methodically backwards.... And, remember that Rootschatters are here to help you. Pat
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KING: Newcastle-on-Tyne, Berwickshire; SPOOR: Whickham & Ryton; SCOTT: Newcastle-on Tyne and Norham, NBL; FAIRLESS: Longbenton; REAY: Ponteland; HARDING: Whickham; PAULIN: Berwickshire; SLIGH: Berwickshire; LOCKEY: Ryton & Yorkshire; PAXTON: Norham, NBL
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Lenagh
RootsChat Extra
Posts: 32
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Hi,
YES gets my vote! 
There is a tremendous wealth of knowledge to be gleaned just by reading the posts. There are a lot of friendly and very knowledgable people around who always seem to be willing to help in whatever way they can.
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louisa maud
RootsChat Aristocrat
Posts: 1385
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I must vote yes, I have helped others and have found it very rewarding, and, have had a great deal of help from others on Rootschat, as I say 2 lots of eyes are better than one and often the info can be there it just needs a bit of help from someone else
Happy hunting all you Rootschatters
regards
Louisa Maud
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Census information is Crown Copyright, from www.nationalarchives.gov.ukGarner, Marylebone, Paddington, Northolt, Ilford Garner, Devon Garner New Zealand Parkinson St Pancras, Lethbridge, Paddington, Slough Jenkins Marylebone, Paddington Tindal Marylebone, Paddington Tocock, (name changed to Ellis) London Southam Marylebone, Paddington Bragg Lambeth, 1800's Edermaniger(Maniger) Essex Kent, Canada (Toronto) Coveney, Kent, Lambeth Sondes, Kent, London |
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IRISHHOPPY1
RootsChat Extra
Posts: 13
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I have only been on this site for a couple of days. I was on the chat and Yor looked up for me my Jackson family. I have people look up other sides of my family. I have been looking since 2003 but found some basic information which took me a couple of years. Since I have been here I have received so much infor that I can't believe it. This site is just fantastic.  . Thank you to whoever created this site its just wonderful.
Irish
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Lazylover
RootsChat Senior
Posts: 471
Being driven slowly mad & blaming my ancestors
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This is THE best and most helpful site i've come across when it comes to family research....and i never feel awful or stupid for asking "simple" questions here.
The best thing about this site is being able to help others out too
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RICE PRICE PARRY - Isle of Man, Holywell, Bedford & dissapeared!
Davies, Mold
Poulston, Denbighshire
Wright, Mold & Hawarden
Roberts, Flintshire
Darlington, Cheshire, Flintshire
Parry, Flintshire
Ellis, Buckley & Chester
Steers, London; Islington
Steers, Surrey; Croydon
Sheppard, Lewisham & Surrounding
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Hungry Pelican
RootsChat Extra
Posts: 56
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I've only been a member for a very short time and I've been amazed at how generous people are with their help. Before, I felt I was going round in circles looking for ancestors, but this site has made me more focused and got me thinking in other directions. Thank you.
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jeffery1_6
RootsChat Member
Posts: 139
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It's a wonderful site........having registered for the first time a couple a days ago, I've had a fantastic response to my first posting.
Not only have I found additional family members, I've also received some brilliant tips!
This site is now at the top of my 'favourites' list!
Keep up the good work!
Angela.
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mrspeel
RootsChat Extra
Posts: 23
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I love this site, so a definite yes from me. I haven't posted much yet, but people are so friendly and helpful - not the experience I've had on some other sites.  I'm not a professional geneaologist, just a person trying to learn more about my family history - who they were, where they came from, what their lives might have been like, so it's nice that people here don't scorn my efforts. As well, I often just read through the posts getting research ideas and just enjoying the fascinating stories that come up - great reading for lunchtimes at work!
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Chant - Hull, Plymouth
Price - Harborne, Liverpool, Failsworth, Hull
Smith - Bretforton, London
Wylie - Dudley Port, Birmingham, Liverpool
Wainwright - Harborne
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A and E
RootsChat Extra
Posts: 14
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Hi and a Happy St.Valentines day to you all!
I only joined RootsChat just over a week ago and I have received more information about a missing relative than I have found in years of searching.
So a big Thank You to RootChat members Erato,Jacquie, lilybell,Kayceebee5 and KarenM.
I have also passed on RootsChat.com to other people who are interested in Genealogy.
Thank you.
AandE
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I shall stick to the things I like! Not very keen on puzzles anyway! 'Cept FH 
