Genealogy Chat

Hi Everyone,I'm 52 and have been doing this just over two years.It's so rewarding and addictive,but I love it.I make no excuses I'm totally hooked and just wish I didn't work full time.....so you can guess what I spend most of the time doing on my day off can't you...? Elaine

I'm 27 and started digging in December - I'm quite pleased with the hole dug so far too!!!

Coming up to 40 and an only child, of an only child, so started 2 years ago to see if there were any other relatives out there, but it has now become an addiction! My son who is 15 now shares my addiction - feel like a bad parent, making him an addict so young!!! Cate :))

I added my bit,to this thread and had a thought. We all say "how we wished that we had asked the older generation". And I wondered how far could I go Back. My own memories to the mid 1930's, but I knew my husbands 95yr. old Gran in the 1950's and was able hear her stories of Sat . night shopping in London street markets by the light of Naptha flares., buying food for her 9 girls !! And how she "never trusted that man!! " took all our combined efforts to come up with "Disraeli" Jane

31 and been researching since May after finding this site via friends reunited

46.. Started about 7 years ago, but since the 1901 census came online, family and friends think I have become a complete nerd. As my kids say "WHATEVER".. Julie from Devon

Angie, Same aage as you + started in October '04 and feel like it's put years on me already! Bestest stuff Nev

The big 60 this year!! First interest over 25 years ago. It's mine on the 20th Pat!

The big 60 for me too. Been at this for about five years and loving it, brick bits and all. Roger GC

58 and started researching last May after getting a computer. Mum and Dad both died soon after. They would have loved all the things I have found out. Although my Mum would probably have known half of it anyway. Linda

I'm 28 and I started when I was about 13 as we had lots of family records which were very random that I put in order then continued from there

Angie - I am 53 and have been researching my Family tree since March 2003. Without GR I wouldn't have found all the ancestors that I now have in my tree - Jazz

I am 37, started in early 2004. It started as a bit of a joke really as my dad was an only child and my mum had only one sister, we used to say that our tree would fit on the back of a postage stamp! Then I started digging, my paternal grandfather was one of thirteen children, as was my maternal grandmother!!! I now need a VERY large stamp!!! Have now got back to my GGGGG grandfather born in 1795. Thanks to all who have helped my in my searching.

Will be 45 on Wednesday... and started climbing trees two years ago.

Hi Angie Im 48, I have 2 jobs, 1 full time and 1 part time, so I work 7 days a week. I have been tracing my ancestors since October when I got my computer, but have been trying to help my dad who is 85 for at least a year. He is my main source of information has a wonderful memory and we spend many happy hours going through things. I keep up with my mad life by using the internet at work then at night when I come home from work. I have found I enjoy walking round the graveyards and cememataries and have made lots of dead friends.. Totally addicted and totally mad! Cheers everyone Yvonne x

I'm 46 and have been at it (on and off) for nearly 25 years. I first started in July 1980, I can still remember the day, it was a monday, and my husband (fiance then) sister and I went up to St Catherine's House and were all hooked from that day, so much so that we went back on the wednesday and friday of that week. We had a few years off while bringing up 4 children but are now back on the hunt. I can't think what I'd do in the evenings without it. Carolyn

I'm 22 and started in 2003 when I'm 19. My mum now is working with me on the family history. She's 55 now. Is there any other mother and daughter team? It's a great way to bonding with your mother or any relation.

Well you have all put a smile on my face...what is so worrying though is that we appear to be complete addicts and slaves to our research. Another thing I do not tell my friends about it 'cos I dont want them to think I am an anorak..kids and hubby already know I am so thats okay! its also great to see that it appeals to the young and not so young alike. Thanks for the replies.

21, started in 1998 when I was 15.

I'm 65 and live in Australia! Started last December but only just getting down to serious research. Find it a bit confusing and expensive to go into some sites so will try and join a geneology group here. Hope to get some feedback from people as my family names are among the more unusual with fewer on the list. Ann - Melbourne