Genealogy Chat

Hi Gerri, Last time we had a thread like this, I did count them, and to my horror it was just over 200. This was a quite some time ago, and I refuse to count them this time, as I couldn't resist the urge to multiply the result by £7 plus the many I *had* to order priority at £23, because I 'just couldn't wait that long' for them to come!!?? I will guestimate though, for you: 250-300!? Maybe more! Debbie

I had to count them when I saw this thread. 65 I have purchased and others that I have been given copies of. Expensive hobby but I do enjoy it. Not as much money spent on my certificates as my son spends on his golf club annual membership. Irene

All I have is my birth certificate.I have always operated on baptism and burial dates as I'm not going to have to get them a birthday present and they would not have hung around long before they were buried as they generally were laid out in the front room.

20 births (1 more on its way) 31 marriage (1 more on its way) 13 deaths not to mention all the other bits n pieces I have. And I wonder why I'm skint! Rachel

I'm with Gwynne on this one. If I counted them I'd have to start calculating how much I've spent and I refuse to go there! Lou

Oh Gwynne, That just brings more expense - either travelling or photocopying .. or in my case weekends away in the subject location! Maybe we should stick to bourbon creams rather than twig-lets .....?? Obsessed? Nah! Regs Jane

I have boughts lots of certificates not that some have done me any good what so ever I was desperate for an address but no address on the ones that I was really desperate for. earliest marraige certificate of sorts that I have got is for 1804 mind you a lost cousin I found sent me a copy of that one. there is a lot more I could buy but can't afford to still one day!! Happy Hunting Margaret

Gerri, Don't even go there girl!!!! LOL Viv ;-)

I am too scared to count!! Gail.

Hi Jane, Fortunately I shan't have to buy many more as I'm past 1837 on all lines. However, there are a few twigs I'm curious about. If only it wasn't so easy to find the ref and order online.................... When I had to search through the fiche for them I sometimes wouldn't bother with twigs. Gwynne

don't know how many, but between my addicted better half and me, our filing cabinet should be insured!! :) Joy

Errm.... yes, well, Gwynne, I'd agree with your 'estimate'. There must be a word for making money out of ancestors - and it's not genealogy! But are we gonna stop buying them, I don't think so! Regs Jane

Hi, I refuse to even estimate. I have an A4 folder full. Gwynne

eek- do you regard the downloads from Scotlands people as certs - they are really - the info is just copied onto another piece of paper - if that is the case I have over 200 then 'real' certs I have 50+ mainly for husbands side as English certs are only £7 each and Scottish ones are £13 Have bought several Scottish ones as they were not in the date range for the site. I have a list as long as our street of references for others that I still 'need' - and will eventually get.

Twenty , and awaiting two more...... I only really buy them when I am stuck - or really need to knoew something . Not being too bright and being particularly nosey I guess that is quite often ! Alice

none (not even my own, yet), cos can't afford any at the mo. AL

OK we all know certs are not really free (tell my partner and your a deadman!) lol How many have you got? I started hanging them on the walls in the stair well. I ran outta walls. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ................. You?