researching forward...

[*sara*]

hi everyone,

could anyone answer my pondering?

one you have gone back so far and have found that an ancestor had siblings, is it then possible to go forwards from these siblings to possibly find their living descendants?

my g g grandfather i have found had a brother and sister (1881 census), i would like to try go forward from these two people

thanx
sara

[judi2632]

Hi sara

If you have found them on the 1881 census, then your next step is to try to find them in the 1891 & 1901.

I would try to find their Birth records & Baptism records, then Marriage records.also death records

If you can find Marriages, you may well also find children & their marriages.

You may find others researching the same family, either on Ancestry, or Genes Reunited that may also help.

My advice is to post the information you are sure of on the appropriate, County Board in here ( Rootschat).

You may well find the information you seek.

Regards Judi 

[madpants]

It is possible but post 1901 census it's more difficult.  If you post the names I'm sure people here would help but possible living people wouldn't be identified on the boards.

[KathMc]

Also post on Rootsweb and genforum boards. Do Google searches once you have more names. It is possible and sometimes easier than others. I have been very lucky and have found loads of living relatives from different branches, some interested in the research, some not. The farthest afield I have is a 6th cousin in South Africa who has been able to provide tons of information. For me, finding the descendants is as much fun as finding the ancestors. I have loads of pictures, documents and stories I never would have had along with some great new friends.

Good luck.

Kath

[kooky]

Go for it! I've done it 4 times now.
I've found lots of relatives I did not know existed until a year or two ago.
I feel that they are now part of my family. I'm an only one, as was my father.
I've met them and we chat and send cards regularly.
Kooky

[*sara*]

thank you all for your relpies,  i have found some families on the 1901 census and would like to go forward from there to possibly find living relatives i did not know existed - i am sure there are many, 

this is something i have not tried before but i think it will be quite exciting, and the prospect of finding more stories/ photos/ documents from other people  - WOW

i will endeavour to try and may need to post help from all you kind people!

thanx

[KathMc]

You could post the names from the 1901 census on a new thread and maybe some wonderful Rootschatter can help you, and give the info in PMs, so no living person is mentioned here. the more looking the merrier. Good luck.

Kath