Genealogy Chat

Jax,

Somebody might comment about 'freedom of information' - but not me. I cannot see how making available such data is in the public interest.

I know the relevant dates for my family including 1st cousins and their children/grandchildren. Even some 2nd cousins that I am still in contact with. Do I really need access to anything else?

Perhaps meeander can explain why she stated :-

" would be of great help to myself and other Genes users "

Reply for Inky1
Not everyone is lucky enough to know who their family are, and only through tracing your family tree can you find relatives. I have several new branches on my tree I did not know existed, and I would like to know if I have any further living relatives. Also it would be nice to meet people who knew my relatives and to find out more about them on a personal note.

meander

What you state is true. And it is that desire to see where we each fit in to a 'tree' that drives many of us on. Well, at least those of us who post mainly on the Genealogy Chat Board.

But my main point is around your requirement for the most recent BMD's. (post 2005/6) How will they assist you - especially recent births? How would such records enable you to meet people who knew your relatives? Did you intend to buy all the certificates (for addresses)?

And how far out (sideways - 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc..cousins) are you trying to go?

To be frank it is the death records that I would like. If a relative has died there is not point in trying to find them. I have been able to contact a couple of living relatives through the electoral roles, and even on Facebook! You do not need to have the certificates - just the information.

I have found several deaths here:-
https://probatesearch.service.gov.uk/#wills
Ok they had to have probate but here is an example:-
ABRAHAMS WALTER ANTHONY 17 April 2014 4303652 10 March 2014 Grant and will Oxford