Don't know about the US, but I subscribed from New Zealand without problems. The system didn't even object to the postcode I invented! Peter Wood

Hi Anne/Phil, It is still accessible as at 5.30pm, just been there. You have to register as Anne, explained, but it is not exactly user friendly thereafter either. You probably need to disable any computer resident pop-up blocker software, well I had to, and have a suitable image viewer installed on your PC. I use Irfanview - it worked fine, and I was able to view downloaded images, no probs. After your registration page is displayed, click on Brit origins on top of page, then Search by name, then select appropriate database. You will find however, that at not all databases are free! Also some of the databases are rather limited in their coverage, but at least they are free. RegardsBarrie Sharples North Yorkshire For my Surnames interests - visit: http:/www.freewebs.com/barrie Updated May 2006

I was able to access Irish Origins at 5.45 a.m. this morning. I think the free offer was from midnight last night until 8 a..m. this morning. I had to register, giving my name, address and telephone number. Anne in Bolton. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Phil Moon" <phul.moon@gmail.com> To: <ENG-LAN-BOLTON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 04, 2006 4:22 PM Subject: [ENG-LAN-BOLTON] Re: free Origins access > Sorry, but I can't help you. I simply copied the information from a > notice they sent me. > Maybe they have a help facility on their pages? > > Cheers, > Phil > > On 7/4/06, Michele Bender <mishbender@insightbb.com> wrote: >> I am having trouble accessing this. It insists that I must belong to the >> Society of Genealogists with a member number, of which I am not. Even >> though in my details it shows I have the free access for today. Any >> suggestions? >> >> Michele >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Phil Moon [mailto:phul.moon@gmail.com] >> Sent: Monday, July 03, 2006 1:48 PM >> To: ENG-LAN-BOLTON-L@rootsweb.com >> Subject: free Origins access >> >> In case you didn't see this - >> >> "The Origins Network (www.originsnetwork.com) is offering free access to >> both >> British and Irish Origins on the 4th July to celebrate US Independence >> Day. >> Free access will begin at 00.00GMT and will run until 08.00GMT on the 5th >> July 2006. In order to access, simply go to www.originsnetwork.com and >> click >> on the link to sign up or login." >> >> Cheers, >> Phil >> >> ______________________________ >> > > > ==== ENG-LAN-BOLTON Mailing List ==== > Bolton Metro - bolton@bolton.gov.uk > > ============================== > Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the > last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx > > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.9.8/381 - Release Date: 03/07/2006 > >

In a message dated 7/3/06 8:51:19 AM Central Daylight Time, mbriscoe@zetnet.co.uk writes: I notice the thing at the top of the page to say available to anyone resident in the UK after sending the other message. Perhaps take out a membership as I have had problems with Bedford at times, the more memberships then the better chance of at least one working! What about persons who live in the United States. Are they eligible?

Sorry, but I can't help you. I simply copied the information from a notice they sent me. Maybe they have a help facility on their pages? Cheers, Phil On 7/4/06, Michele Bender <mishbender@insightbb.com> wrote: > I am having trouble accessing this. It insists that I must belong to the > Society of Genealogists with a member number, of which I am not. Even > though in my details it shows I have the free access for today. Any > suggestions? > > Michele > > -----Original Message----- > From: Phil Moon [mailto:phul.moon@gmail.com] > Sent: Monday, July 03, 2006 1:48 PM > To: ENG-LAN-BOLTON-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: free Origins access > > In case you didn't see this - > > "The Origins Network (www.originsnetwork.com) is offering free access to > both > British and Irish Origins on the 4th July to celebrate US Independence Day. > Free access will begin at 00.00GMT and will run until 08.00GMT on the 5th > July 2006. In order to access, simply go to www.originsnetwork.com and click > on the link to sign up or login." > > Cheers, > Phil > > ______________________________ >

I am having trouble accessing this. It insists that I must belong to the Society of Genealogists with a member number, of which I am not. Even though in my details it shows I have the free access for today. Any suggestions? Michele -----Original Message----- From: Phil Moon [mailto:phul.moon@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, July 03, 2006 1:48 PM To: ENG-LAN-BOLTON-L@rootsweb.com Subject: free Origins access In case you didn't see this - "The Origins Network (www.originsnetwork.com) is offering free access to both British and Irish Origins on the 4th July to celebrate US Independence Day. Free access will begin at 00.00GMT and will run until 08.00GMT on the 5th July 2006. In order to access, simply go to www.originsnetwork.com and click on the link to sign up or login." Cheers, Phil ______________________________

I have also seen a suggestion that Ancestry might be free tomorrow (presumably ancestry.com) but not seen any confirmation on their site. Martin Briscoe Fort William M&LFHS | Gwynedd FHS -----Original Message----- From: Phil Moon [mailto:phul.moon@gmail.com] Sent: 03 July 2006 18:48 To: ENG-LAN-BOLTON-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [ENG-LAN-BOLTON] free Origins access In case you didn't see this - "The Origins Network (www.originsnetwork.com) is offering free access to both British and Irish Origins on the 4th July to celebrate US Independence Day. Free access will begin at 00.00GMT and will run until 08.00GMT on the 5th July 2006. In order to access, simply go to www.originsnetwork.com and click on the link to sign up or login." Cheers, Phil ==== ENG-LAN-BOLTON Mailing List ==== For Family/Local History covering Bolton, Horwich, Farnworth, Westhoughton and Turton. Please keep the messages coming. ============================== Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx

I notice the thing at the top of the page to say available to anyone resident in the UK after sending the other message. Perhaps take out a membership as I have had problems with Bedford at times, the more memberships then the better chance of at least one working! Martin Briscoe Fort William M&LFHS | Gwynedd FHS -----Original Message----- From: Dellcrom@aol.com [mailto:Dellcrom@aol.com] Sent: 03 July 2006 14:47 To: ENG-LAN-BOLTON-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [ENG-LAN-BOLTON] Bedfordshire Libraries In a message dated 03/07/2006 14:36:35 GMT Daylight Time, mbriscoe@ writes: Do they require any connection with Manchester? That is the good thing about Bedfordshire but might apply to other libraries. None, you can apply online at _http://www.manchester.gov.uk/libraries/online/join.htm_ (http://www.manchester.gov.uk/libraries/online/join.htm) Derek Crompton London South- East ==== ENG-LAN-BOLTON Mailing List ==== To switch from one mode to the other, unsubscribe from one and then subscribe to the other. ============================== View and search Historical Newspapers. Read about your ancestors, find marriage announcements and more. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13969/rd.ashx

In case you didn't see this - "The Origins Network (www.originsnetwork.com) is offering free access to both British and Irish Origins on the 4th July to celebrate US Independence Day. Free access will begin at 00.00GMT and will run until 08.00GMT on the 5th July 2006. In order to access, simply go to www.originsnetwork.com and click on the link to sign up or login." Cheers, Phil

A few weeks ago I spent a bit of time searching the Dictionary of National Biography for people with Bolton connections. There was some very interesting information there and I did think of posting a list here but it was too long, I get online access to the DNB through Highland Libraries. I just noticed this morning that it can now be accessed through Bedfordshire Libraries. Anyone can get online membership so I would recommend it highly as there is a wide range of reference material there - I have found at least one of my family in the DNB. It also gives access to The Times Digital Archive which again has some very useful information to be found. http://www.galaxy.bedfordshire.gov.uk Martin Briscoe Fort William M&LFHS | Gwynedd FHS

In a message dated 03/07/2006 14:36:35 GMT Daylight Time, mbriscoe@ writes: Do they require any connection with Manchester? That is the good thing about Bedfordshire but might apply to other libraries. None, you can apply online at _http://www.manchester.gov.uk/libraries/online/join.htm_ (http://www.manchester.gov.uk/libraries/online/join.htm) Derek Crompton London South- East

The Times and other sites can also be accessed from Manchester Library. _http://www.manchester.gov.uk/libraries/24hourlibrary/index.htm_ (http://www.manchester.gov.uk/libraries/24hourlibrary/index.htm) You'll have to apply for a free membership card. Derek Crompton London South- East

In a message dated 7/1/06 6:08:45 AM Central Daylight Time, AndersonLostock7@aol.com writes: I can find no trace of Alfred or Edwin in 1871 under any spelling of Brady. Thanks for trying. I appreciate it. Nan

Nan A little more information is needed; as I can find no trace of Alfred or Edwin in 1871 under any spelling of Brady. The only birth of an Alfred Brady occurs in 1842 in Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom. Sorry I can't help. Tony Anthony Anderson (BA Hons) Manchester, Lancashire, England In a message dated 01/07/2006 10:00:50 GMT Daylight Time, ENG-LAN-BOLTON-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: X-Message: #1 Date: Fri, 30 Jun 2006 11:00:01 EDT From: Bragene@aol.com To: ENG-LAN-BOLTON-L@rootsweb.com Message-ID: <3bf.44a24d2.31d69671@aol.com> Subject: 1871 Census Lookup Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" I would like to find Alfred Brady, born 1840 in Lancashire County. He is possibly married with a child, Edwin in 1871. Thank you, Nan Brady

I would like to find Alfred Brady, born 1840 in Lancashire County. He is possibly married with a child, Edwin in 1871. Thank you, Nan Brady

This looks like them in 1871. Definitely EDWARD BRADY not EDWIN in 1871 but it is written EDWIN in 1881 (checked the image) 1871 England Census Record about George Brady Name: George Brady Age: 6 Estimated birth year: abt 1865 Relation: Son Household: View other family members Gender: Male Where born: Liverpool, Lancashire, England Civil Parish: Liverpool Ecclesiastical parish: St Alban Town: Liverpool County/Island: Lancashire Country: England Street address: Occupation: Condition as to marriage: Disability: View image Source information: RG10/3757 Registration district: Liverpool Sub-registration district: St Martin ED, institution, or vessel: 19 Folio: 165 Page: 30 (click to see others on page) Household schedule number: 135 GSU Number: 841877 View Record Name Estimated Birth Year Birthplace Relationship Civil Parish County/Island View Image View Record Alice Brady abt 1870 Liverpool, Lancashire, England Daughter Liverpool Lancashire View Record Edward Brady abt 1828 Manchester, Lancashire, England Head Liverpool Lancashire View Record Edward Brady abt 1855 Manchester, Lancashire, England Son Liverpool Lancashire View Record George Brady abt 1865 Liverpool, Lancashire, England Son Liverpool Lancashire View Record Harriet Brady abt 1806 Warrington, Lancashire, England Mother Liverpool Lancashire View Record Martha Brady abt 1857 Manchester, Lancashire, England Daughter Liverpool Lancashire View Record Mary Brady abt 1860 Manchester, Lancashire, England Daughter Liverpool Lancashire Martin Briscoe Fort William M&LFHS | Gwynedd FHS -----Original Message----- From: Bragene@aol.com [mailto:Bragene@aol.com] Sent: 29 June 2006 16:09 To: ENG-LAN-BOLTON-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [ENG-LAN-BOLTON] 1871 Census Look up I found the following family in the 1881 Census. Could someone please look for them in 1871. Everton, Lancashire 5 buckam Terrace. Brady, Edwin, 56, widowed, b. Manchester, Printer Mary, 20, dau, b. Liverpool, Mattress Maker George, 16, son, b. Liverpool, Shop Assistant Alice, 10, dau, b. Liverpool, Scholar Thank you, Nan ==== ENG-LAN-BOLTON Mailing List ==== For Family/Local History covering Bolton, Horwich, Farnworth, Westhoughton and Turton. Please keep the messages coming. ============================== Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx

Thank you, Martin. You have solved one of my questions. Nan In a message dated 6/29/06 10:40:09 AM Central Daylight Time, mbriscoe@zetnet.co.uk writes: 1871 England Census Record about George Brady Name: George Brady Age: 6 Estimated birth year: abt 1865 Relation: Son Household: View other family members Gender: Male Where born: Liverpool, Lancashire, England Civil Parish: Liverpool Ecclesiastical parish: St Alban Town: Liverpool County/Island: Lancashire Country: England Street address: Occupation: Condition as to marriage: Disability: View image Source information: RG10/3757 Registration district: Liverpool Sub-registration district: St Martin ED, institution, or vessel: 19 Folio: 165 Page: 30 (click to see others on page) Household schedule number: 135 GSU Number: 841877 View Record Name Estimated Birth Year Birthplace Relationship Civil Parish County/Island View Image View Record Alice Brady abt 1870 Liverpool, Lancashire, England Daughter Liverpool Lancashire View Record Edward Brady abt 1828 Manchester, Lancashire, England Head Liverpool Lancashire View Record Edward Brady abt 1855 Manchester, Lancashire, England Son Liverpool Lancashire View Record George Brady abt 1865 Liverpool, Lancashire, England Son Liverpool Lancashire View Record Harriet Brady abt 1806 Warrington, Lancashire, England Mother Liverpool Lancashire View Record Martha Brady abt 1857 Manchester, Lancashire, England Daughter Liverpool Lancashire View Record Mary Brady abt 1860 Manchester, Lancashire, England Daughter Liverpool Lancashire Martin Briscoe Fort William M&LFHS | Gwynedd FHS

I found the following family in the 1881 Census. Could someone please look for them in 1871. Everton, Lancashire 5 buckam Terrace. Brady, Edwin, 56, widowed, b. Manchester, Printer Mary, 20, dau, b. Liverpool, Mattress Maker George, 16, son, b. Liverpool, Shop Assistant Alice, 10, dau, b. Liverpool, Scholar Thank you, Nan

Hi Valerie, Thank you! Knowing this really helps me. I know where to go from here. Leisha ----- Original Message ----- From: Valerie<mailto:v.lirakis@ntlworld.com> To: ENG-LAN-BOLTON-L@rootsweb.com<mailto:ENG-LAN-BOLTON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, June 28, 2006 2:32 PM Subject: RE: [ENG-LAN-BOLTON] George Herbert Knight death notice ca 1922 Hello Leisha, I checked from the 10th to the 14th May 1922 Valerie -----Original Message----- From: Leisha Johnson-Harvey [mailto:spenbrooklee@msn.com] Sent: 28 June 2006 17:16 To: ENG-LAN-BOLTON-L@rootsweb.com<mailto:ENG-LAN-BOLTON-L@rootsweb.com> Subject: Re: [ENG-LAN-BOLTON] George Herbert Knight death notice ca 1922 Hi Valerie, Thank you very much for doing this for me. It will be years before I'm ever in Bolton to be able to do it myself. Could you please let me know what dates were checked so I can use them as deduction? Specific days aren't important, but if I have an idea of what was checked then I'll know what not to. Thanks again, Leisha ----- Original Message ----- ==== ENG-LAN-BOLTON Mailing List ==== To unsubscribe from this list, send the command "unsubscribe" to ENG-LAN-BOLTON-L-request@rootsweb.com<mailto:ENG-LAN-BOLTON-L-request@rootsweb.com> (if in mail mode) or ENG-LAN-BOLTON-D-request@rootsweb.com<mailto:ENG-LAN-BOLTON-D-request@rootsweb.com> (if in digest mode.) ============================== Find your ancestors in the Birth, Marriage and Death Records. New content added every business day. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13964/rd.ashx<http://www.ancestry.com/s13964/rd.ashx>

Hello Leisha, I checked from the 10th to the 14th May 1922. Valerie -----Original Message----- From: Leisha Johnson-Harvey [mailto:spenbrooklee@msn.com] Sent: 28 June 2006 17:16 To: ENG-LAN-BOLTON-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [ENG-LAN-BOLTON] George Herbert Knight death notice ca 1922 Hi Valerie, Thank you very much for doing this for me. It will be years before I'm ever in Bolton to be able to do it myself. Could you please let me know what dates were checked so I can use them as deduction? Specific days aren't important, but if I have an idea of what was checked then I'll know what not to. Thanks again, Leisha ----- Original Message -----