Hi All I'm absolutely desperate to confirm a mother's surname (hopefully PERRY) for STANLEY WEBB - birth probably registered Jan-Mar 1913 in Kingswinford sub-district (probably part of Stourbridge). The page he would be on is missing on Ancestry - I have E mailed them, but have no idea when the image will become available. Does anyone have access to these indexes by another provider (1837.com??)? I would be really grateful to be put out of my misery.... Thanks Steph Research areas: CRADLEY, HALESOWEN, ROWLEY REGIS Details on web site www.stephrobinson.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk Research names (amongst others): ATTWOOD, BARNSLEY, BAYLISS, BEASLEY, BRIDGEWATER, COPESTICK, COX, CRUMPTON, FENDALL, HARPER, HARRIS, HODGETTS, HOMER, INGRAM, PARSONS, POUND, ROBINSON, SMART, SOUTHALL, SOUTHWELL, STOKES, WESTWOOD, WHITE

Hi Google in West Bromwich Albion and go from there, Happy hunting Jilly

Hi Steph, If you click on _http://www.bmsgh.org/cgi/pba.cgi?date=1913&county=westmidlands&reference=DL%3aKIN%2f202%2f371&file=W&pos=6515&area=DY_ (http://www.bmsgh.org/cgi/pba.cgi?date=1913&county=westmidlands&reference=DL:KIN/202/371&file=W&po s=6515&area=DY) you will find an application form for Stanley Webb's birth certificate, including the address to which the form should be sent together with a cheque for 7 GBP. Good luck. David in Brierley Hill

Hi, I am interested in hearing from anyone who has connection to the ROGERSON family who came to the Tipton area from Shropshire around the 1870s. I have all information from the census records 1851-1901 Isaac (1850) married Catherine DAVIES after his first wife died.. they had Fanny(1876) Samuel, Flory and Harry, a son Thomas from the first marriage married Georgina MUNDY and went to live in Kinver Isaac, had two brothers , Charles who went to live in Handsworth and Abraham who lived in Tipton Thank you Best Wishes Margaret --------------------------------- Relax. Yahoo! Mail virus scanning helps detect nasty viruses!

From: <AYorkie19@aol.com> > Does anyone know the cost of subscriptions to Ancestory Uk. I have been to > the above website and all I could find was a free trial offer. All very > nice > but not what i am wanting. > > Yorkie > Hiya Yorkie. As a hangover from the Gateshead Fair last year Ancestry did a special offer, 20% off a years subscription. The site is still active, I used it to subscribe for a year. £56.95, well worth it. www.ancestry.co.uk/promo. Best Wishes Carol O'Neill www.genealogyprinters.com

Linda and Tom, I must agree that the West Midlands BMD has become one of the best online resources of its type in the country. I have filled in many long-standing gaps on my tree over recent months due solely to the WMBMD. It is now an absolute must for anyone researching their Black Country family history. Well done and thanks to Bill Harrison and his team. best wishes, Chris Edwards ----- Original Message ----- From: "Pete Lamberg" <linpete@lamberg25.fsnet.co.uk> To: <ENG-BLACK-COUNTRY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, February 25, 2006 8:46 PM Subject: Re: [B.C.] WestMidlands BMD Update 25.02.2006 > Yes I second that Tom, thanks very much to all those who have compiled the > West Midlands BMD it's a real bonus, brilliant, thankyou. > > All best wishes from Linda. > > > > > ==== ENG-BLACK-COUNTRY Mailing List ==== > The Assistant List Admins are Jean Morgan and Jan Ross > (Couldn't do it without those two great ladies) > >

Yes I second that Tom, thanks very much to all those who have compiled the West Midlands BMD it's a real bonus, brilliant, thankyou. All best wishes from Linda.

Thanks to evereybody who wrote to me with regard to my problems accessing old-maps.co.uk. Tried again today, no problems, it must have been 'just one of those things'. Best wishes Sheila

Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2006 08:17:29 -0800 > From: "Bob Cooper" <sierrasnow@cox.net> > To: ENG-BLACK-COUNTRY-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [B.C.] Brick wall > Hi Knola & Listers > May I answer your question with another question? I think we all hit > brickwalls fairly regularly, right? Has anyone heard of someone like > Ancestry or Salt Lake offering a reputable & economical DNA analysis > service? regards, Bob ------------------------------------------------------------------- Here is some info on DNA testing that I have collected here and there. > Have not heard of Ancestry or Salt Lake offering DNA analysis. > Joy > Date: Tue, 06 Dec 2005 11:17:17 -0500 > From: Joy Bold <jebold@comcast.net> > Subject: DNA Testing, women > Of course the test is $99.99. Four of the main members of this show did the > swabbing of their mouth and sent it to this company. Genographic Project > DNA The women can be traced back on all the mother's side of the family > MANY years. Visit their web site > <http://www.dnaheritage.com/>http://www.dnaheritage.com/ for all the > important information. > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Subject: DNA testing kit $107 > Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2005 17:30:44 -0400 > Subject: FW: [HUNGARY-L] DNA Testing > To join the project it will cost you $107.50 for the swab kit. See the > following national geographic websites: > http://www5.nationalgeographic.com/genographic/journey.html > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > Date: Tue, 20 Jan 2004 10:42:28 -0600 > To: BAVARIA-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: [BAVARIA] FYI : DNA for family history > A note of general interest to all, if you are trying to find lost or > unknown relatives. I guess the more people that participate, the more > likely the success in finding someone. > This is not an endorsement. Just a note of interest. Perhaps someone > onlist has investigated and can add their opinion. > Norm ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > Public DNA Database For Family History > Family Tree DNA, the world leader in genetic genealogy, has launched > Ysearch, a public service located at http://www.ysearch.org , which > allows Y-DNA results from different labs to be compared, thereby > broadening the possibilities for matches to be discovered between > participants. > The growing trend among genealogy enthusiasts is to use DNA testing as > a component of their research. Family Tree DNA, a Texas-based > company, maintains the largest database of DNA surname projects > available today, but as more companies offer such testing, the need > for a uniform resource for genealogists to compare results becomes > apparent. > Ysearch allows genealogists to input their Y-DNA test results, > regardless of which laboratory generated them, and compare them with > others that have been entered in the database. Ysearch is available > free of charge to genealogists to locate others who have used Y-DNA > testing while researching their family history. > To learn more about Ysearch and Family Tree DNA please visit > http://www.ysearch.org and http://www.FamilyTreeDNA.com . Joy Bold -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 268.1.0/269 - Release Date: 2/24/2006

Hi list, try via Lost Cousins site - they often have a deal with ancestry. I know someone who has recently paid £58 for the year Jilly

Hi Listers The Staffs BMD has been updated with the following records .... 1. Stoke-on-Trent Registration District Added 350 Marriages Hanley, All Saints 1913-1933 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Stafford Registration District Added 7,580 Marriages Whitgreave: St John the Evangelist 1968-1999 Stone: St Michael 1837-1989 Cotes Heath: St James 1846-1996 Norbury: St Peter 1838-2005 Haughton: St Giles 1837-1996 Weston-on-Trent: St Andrew 1838-1996 Stafford, Baptist Chapel - (The Green) 1966-2000 Trentham: St Mary and All Saints 1837-1986 High Offley: Knightley: Christ Church 1941-1994 Great Haywood: St Stephen 1981-2002 Standon: All Saints 1837-1999 Sandon: All Saints 1982-2004 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. Newcastle-under-Lyme Registration District Added 51,951 Deaths Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough (Code NCB) 1961-1970 Newcastle-under-Lyme (Code NUL) 1837-1852 Newcastle-under-Lyme (Code NUL) 1871-1873 Newcastle-under-Lyme (Code NUL) 1902-1928 Newcastle-under-Lyme (Code NUL) 1930-1935 Wolstanton (Code WOL) 1837-1897 Wolstanton (Code WOL) 1901-1919 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- regards Bill ======================================================================== The Staffordshire BMD can be found at http://www.staffordshirebmd.org.uk and the West Midlands BMD at http://www.westmidlandsbmd.org.uk ========================================================================

Hi Listers The WestMidlands BMD has been updated with the following records .... Added 20,528 Births for the Walsall Registration District - Bloxwich Sub-district, years covered 1911-1935 regards Bill ======================================================================== The Staffordshire BMD can be found at http://www.staffordshirebmd.org.uk and the West Midlands BMD at http://www.westmidlandsbmd.org.uk ========================================================================

Hi Sheila just looked at the site and did a quick search lo and behold Halesowen is there the map shows Hasbury though Martin ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sheila Willmore" <sheila@shendave.fsnet.co.uk> To: <ENG-BLACK-COUNTRY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, February 25, 2006 9:46 AM Subject: [B.C.] old-maps.co.uk > Has anyone tried to access the above site recently? > > I tried during the last couple of days and found I could access large > places such as Birmingham city but was unable to find even the town of > Halesowen, let alone much smaller areas and roads. > > Any ideas? > > Sheila > > > ==== ENG-BLACK-COUNTRY Mailing List ==== > The Assistant List Admins are Jean Morgan and Jan Ross > (Couldn't do it without those two great ladies) > > > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 268.1.0/269 - Release Date: 24/02/2006 > >

Does anyone know the cost of subscriptions to Ancestory Uk. I have been to the above website and all I could find was a free trial offer. All very nice but not what i am wanting. Yorkie

Bill and all Just a word of commendation for all the great work that the BMSGH is providing with bringing this information on-line. I have uncovered many interesting new leads in the last couple of weeks with the recent additions to the West Midlands BMD. Many, many thanks. All the best, Tom Greenwood Sudbury, MA USA Researching: GREENWOOD pre 1700 West Riding of Yorkshire BRIDGENS Amblecote, Brierley Hill, Wollaston, Birmingham BURFORD Amblecote, Brierley Hill NASH Amblecote, Brierley Hill SUTTON Amblecote, Wollaston LONGMORE Old Swinford, Brierley Hill, Kingswinford, Birmingham BATEMAN Amblecote, Canon Frome NEVIL Old Swinford RICKETTS Old Swinford TENCH Amblecote HAMMONDS Amblecote?

Sheila I was on this site yesterday and looked at several parts of Smethwick without any problem. Rob G Halesowen -----Original Message----- From: Sheila Willmore [mailto:sheila@shendave.fsnet.co.uk] Sent: 25 February 2006 09:46 To: ENG-BLACK-COUNTRY-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [B.C.] old-maps.co.uk Has anyone tried to access the above site recently? I tried during the last couple of days and found I could access large places such as Birmingham city but was unable to find even the town of Halesowen, let alone much smaller areas and roads. Any ideas? Sheila ==== ENG-BLACK-COUNTRY Mailing List ==== The Assistant List Admins are Jean Morgan and Jan Ross (Couldn't do it without those two great ladies)

Has anyone tried to access the above site recently? I tried during the last couple of days and found I could access large places such as Birmingham city but was unable to find even the town of Halesowen, let alone much smaller areas and roads. Any ideas? Sheila

This is a completely different bloke.If you read the article, this William Pince's business was called Historique. Research-UK was run by William Hall, a very reputable man operating a legit business. He retired due to ill health. > -----Original Message----- > From: Sharon [mailto:ssusmol@yahoo.ca] > Sent: Saturday, 25 February 2006 7:45 AM > To: ENG-BLACK-COUNTRY-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: RE: [B.C.] B.M.D Certificates > > Same company name. Why would he have the same as a > known fraudster? > > Sharon > --- Malcolm Platt-Grigg <mplatt2@bigpond.com> wrote: > > > I recall William from Research-UK mentioning this > > mob. They had nothing to > > do with his company. > > Regards from Malcolm.

I recall William from Research-UK mentioning this mob. They had nothing to do with his company. Regards from Malcolm. > -----Original Message----- > From: Sharon [mailto:ssusmol@yahoo.ca] > Sent: Saturday, 25 February 2006 7:25 AM > To: ENG-BLACK-COUNTRY-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [B.C.] B.M.D Certificates > > Okay, looking through archives brings it up. Research > UK was investigated by the Sussex police for fraud. > Looks like they're pulled the plug on them.

Hi Kenneth, I used Research-UK for the last several years & they were terrific. They have now been taken over by AncestorDetectives at http://www.ancestordetectives.co.uk/ I haven't used this new company but William from Research-UK said they were good. The company is run by George Smith. Regards from Malcolm. > -----Original Message----- > From: KJ enks_1 [mailto:KJenks1@Rochester.rr.com] > Sent: Saturday, 25 February 2006 7:07 AM > To: ENG-BLACK-COUNTRY-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: [B.C.] B.M.D Certificates > > Hello all. > Could SKS help me with a question that i have regarding a Company called > Research-UK. > I have used this Company for all my B,M,D Certificates in the past and now > the URL doesn't work. > Have they gone out of business or changed their name? > > Thanking you in Advance. > > Kenneth R. Jenks > kjenks1@rochester.rr.com