<sgi.net (Capn John)> wrote in message news:Xns91EE53E8Bsginet@209.249.90.101... > > When I began researching my family ancestry in 1974, an Aunt > cautioned me "Be careful when looking at your family tree- you never know > who you may find hanging there." Many years later I discovered what she > was talking about, and it was only 1 generation above me. Some things are > better taken to the grave, I think. > It is a sad fact that those of our ancestors who paid their rent, raised their kids and lived decent lives have often left little trace of themselves other than names in a church register, whereas there's a lot more to find about the rogues. If course, even the info on the rogues may provide extra clues - a news report describing one as "son of XX and YY", for example. Obviously such material needs sensitive handling while the folk who were involved are alive, but once that generation is gone, how can it hurt to know? Lesley Robertson