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The Common Room / Unwelcome Visitor.
« on: Saturday 11 May 24 17:55 BST (UK) »
Some time back, I received a message on my Ancestry account from a man who thought we might be related. This was based on the fact that he had the same surname as my great-grandmother, nothing more than that. I replied that I did not know of any connection between us.
A week went by, and then he appeared on my doorstep. I was taken aback to say the least. I said that it was a very bad time and that if I found anything relevant I would get in touch. He does not even live in my city.
I found the experience rather disturbing, and most people that I have spoken to agree. One however said that "it's not as if I am some frail old lady" and suggeted that I might have been more friendly.
What do people think, has anybody else experienced anything like this?
A week went by, and then he appeared on my doorstep. I was taken aback to say the least. I said that it was a very bad time and that if I found anything relevant I would get in touch. He does not even live in my city.
I found the experience rather disturbing, and most people that I have spoken to agree. One however said that "it's not as if I am some frail old lady" and suggeted that I might have been more friendly.
What do people think, has anybody else experienced anything like this?