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Where to put thimgs//and Scotland's people.

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Sandra

Sandra Report 1 Jan 2011 15:39

Hi there from Germany, wish all a very Happy New Year and happy hunting in 2011. Not been doing much myself recently, but am ready to get going again soon.
Just have 2 questions though. In the past I mainly stuck to my "surname summery" when looking for relatives. But I see that the majority seem to put their search on " trying to find " ( general ) Is that the better way to do it ? Obviously read by more of those dedicated helpers ? Over two thirds of my family come from Scotland though, does Scotland's people work the same was as Genes ? Tried to get down to joining but always came to a dead end !
Would really appreciate any help says Sandra / Germany

Foggy

Foggy Report 1 Jan 2011 18:26

If a lot of your ancestors come from scotland, then a excelent site to join for help is, scotfamtree.org.uk they are very helpful indeed.

Sandra

Sandra Report 1 Jan 2011 21:41

Thank you so much Foggy, a new link for me to try . Will do so and see how it goes.

TootyFruity

TootyFruity Report 1 Jan 2011 22:49

It's far better to put any requests on the trying to find board than surname summary.

I use Scotlandspeople and is a very good site. You can view the certificate extracts and these entries give far more information than the England and Wales certificates.

Sandra

Sandra Report 2 Jan 2011 08:04

Thank you Tooty Fruity for the help, will appreciate it when I get going again !
Seems to come in waves with me !! All the best from here, says Sandra / Germany