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Hi

I had an idea to write everything down that I know about my family history - whether they are factual stories or those just passed down.  I would like add in things like what I have found out through my research and how I came to the findings.

Has anyone else done something similar?  I'm not too sure how to put it all down.  Obviously my FH package can give names, places, dates, etc, but I would like to expand (and make it clear if it is "just a story" and may not be true!).  My idea was to split everything into four sections - that of my grandparents names - Fowler, Hendry, Morrison and Swanson and an introduction.

I also thought that once I had put something together (how long will this take!) I'll pass it onto family and see if they can expand or put in their own additions (and I'll make it clear that that info came from someone else).

Hope this makes sense and I welcome any suggestions which may be easier!

Sharon

Hi

Some causes of death mean absolutely nothing to me!   

Does anyone have a website they use or do most just use a search engine to find out the meaning?

Sharon

Hi

I have copies of statements from a murder trial in 1890, where my G Grandfather at the age of 6 was sent out by his mother for "gills of whisky" from the grocers.  Can anyone tell me what is a "gill of whisky" is?

Thanks
Sharon

Hello everyone.  I'm looking for a bit of assistance.  

I received today a handwritten letter from someone (via my work address) saying he thinks we are "fairly closely related".  He doesn't state how we are "fairly closely related".

I think what I'm a wee bit concerned about is that this person has written to my work but does not mention how he linked me to there.  He has mentioned that he found me through "Family Tree".  I use the family tree maker for my website, could this be the "Family Tree"?  I think I put details into so many sites when I first started out I have forgotten about them!!

Still confused how he got my work address though!  

Re-reading the above I've blabbed on a bit but basically my question is what will the "Family Tree" be where he has traced my family history details?

Sharon

Hi

My sister has asked that I try and help her find out if she can access her own medical records from the hospital that she was born in - Elsie Inglis Maternity Hospital, Edinburgh in 1975. 

I've done a google search and came up with the following website http://www.lhsa.lib.ed.ac.uk but not sure if this is the correct place.

She has asked her doctor (about 5 years ago) but there is no mention of what she is looking for in her records.

Has anyone else tried to access recent medical records?  I'm assuming with the FOISA my Sis should be able to access her own records if there are any.

Thanks in advance
Sharon