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wisechild

wisechild Report 21 Jan 2011 07:34

Back in the autumn I was contacted by a lady in New Zealand whose ancestor was with the British army in Menorca in the 1700s. She asked me if I could take some photos & if possible, find information about him.
Went to the place where he had lived & took the photos & while there, was put in touch with a local policeman who is also a historian for the town.
He promised to sort out some info & e mail it to me.
Heard nothing & had almost given up hope.
Then yesterday, got a phone call from the town hall who said that the chap had asked them to scan the info & send it to me, but as there was rather a lot, she thought it would be better for her to send it in the post.
No charge!!!
Just wish the info was for my family.
Marion

DIZZI

DIZZI Report 21 Jan 2011 07:39

MAKES YOU FEEL GOOD THOUGH
WELL DONE

Researching:
FINCH+LOCK+WEAVER+HALES+BROOKINGS+MANSFIELD+HOOK+TITCHENER and STEVEN & ISRAEL WEAVER c1735

wisechild

wisechild Report 21 Jan 2011 07:45

Yes Dizzi it certainly does.
The lady in New Zealand is thrilled & I am actually as pleased as if it WAS my own family.
It´s so nice to be able to help.
Marion

AnninGlos

AnninGlos Report 21 Jan 2011 09:23

Nice to hear a positive story to start the day, Well done.

Researching:
Photo spring Researching Somerset, Dorset, Hampshire, Derbyshire, Staffs, Devon, Glamorganshire. Ingram, Masters, Tamblyn, Knight, Warner, Bate, Allen, Riggs, Dominey, Duffin