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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => England => Durham => Topic started by: ClaireS on Thursday 22 September 11 17:33 BST (UK)

Title: Note to those requesting lookups from adam (username adamand)
Post by: ClaireS on Thursday 22 September 11 17:33 BST (UK)
Hi,
I am not familiar with RootsWeb, so apologies if this is posted in the wrong place (moderators, feel free to move/copy to the most appropriate place).
I am adam's daughter.  I know he helped a lot of people on these boards, and he was always very happy to help with lookups and local knowledge. Unfortunately, I have some sad news.  My father passed away earlier this month so any requests outstanding will obviously not now be answered.
Claire
Title: Re: Note to those requesting lookups from adam (username adamand)
Post by: JenB on Thursday 22 September 11 17:39 BST (UK)
I am so very sorry.

Adam did a wonderful job and helped a great many people.

Most sincere sympathies.

Jennifer
Title: Re: Note to those requesting lookups from adam (username adamand)
Post by: sillgen on Thursday 22 September 11 17:52 BST (UK)
That is sad news.    Our sincere condolences to all the family.  We will miss him and his considerable knowledge.
Andrea
Title: Re: Note to those requesting lookups from adam (username adamand)
Post by: Pels. on Thursday 22 September 11 18:06 BST (UK)




Claire, I am so dreadfully sorry to read this sad news. Your father was someone we all looked up to, not only for his knowledge but also for the considerable time he was willing to spend helping other people.

My thoughts are with you and your family.

Pauline.
Title: Re: Note to those requesting lookups from adam (username adamand)
Post by: Bermudagirl on Thursday 22 September 11 18:06 BST (UK)
So sorry to hear your sad news.
Title: Re: Note to those requesting lookups from adam (username adamand)
Post by: imawdsley on Thursday 22 September 11 18:27 BST (UK)
My condolences to you and your family on the passing of your father.  Adam helped so many people, myself included.  His dedication to help others, especially those seeking information on their ancestors, was unsurpassable.
Title: Re: Note to those requesting lookups from adam (username adamand)
Post by: hampan on Thursday 22 September 11 18:31 BST (UK)
Sincere condolences to you and all the family on your terrible loss.  I, like so many others had the utmost respect and admiration for your father's willingness to help others and his dedication to documenting the gravestones of Durham.

He shall be deeply missed within these pages.

David Hamilton
Title: Re: Note to those requesting lookups from adam (username adamand)
Post by: Brian WA on Thursday 22 September 11 19:11 BST (UK)
So sorry to hear of your sad loss.

Brian
Title: Re: Note to those requesting lookups from adam (username adamand)
Post by: No-one on Thursday 22 September 11 19:14 BST (UK)
I'd like to add my condolences to those of others. I'm forever grateful to Adam for the selfless work that he did.

Moni
Title: Re: Note to those requesting lookups from adam (username adamand)
Post by: 2zpool on Thursday 22 September 11 20:07 BST (UK)
So sorry to hear of the loss--to all of us.  Adam was the one that told me about this site and I have been on it ever since.

Janis
Title: Re: Note to those requesting lookups from adam (username adamand)
Post by: dee-jay on Thursday 22 September 11 20:38 BST (UK)
Claire,

As another 'RootsChatter' who benefited from your father's generosity, I would like to add my sincere condolences at your loss.  He will be missed by many.

dee-jay
Title: Re: Note to those requesting lookups from adam (username adamand)
Post by: fruitlady on Thursday 22 September 11 21:18 BST (UK)
Claire,
As many others have already written, I am sorry to hear of your father's passing.  He provided a great service and will be missed by many.
Sue
Title: Re: Note to those requesting lookups from adam (username adamand)
Post by: Roobarb on Thursday 22 September 11 23:02 BST (UK)
My deepest sympathy Claire. I am sure you will treasure the thought that your father was so generous spirited in helping us all.

R.
Title: Re: Note to those requesting lookups from adam (username adamand)
Post by: Evie on Friday 23 September 11 00:40 BST (UK)
Dear Claire

So sorry to hear about your Dad, Adam. Sincere condolences to you and your family.

Evie
Title: Re: Note to those requesting lookups from adam (username adamand)
Post by: Tickettyboo on Friday 23 September 11 04:22 BST (UK)
I'd like to add my condolences on your loss. Your Dad was a kind and generous man who helped so many people around the world.
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope that, in time, the good memories will replace your sadness.

Boo
Title: Re: Note to those requesting lookups from adam (username adamand)
Post by: Anny on Friday 23 September 11 05:23 BST (UK)
Condolences Claire to you and your family.  Your father will be seriously missed by so many people.  He did a wonderful job and helped so many people, me included.

Anny
Title: Re: Note to those requesting lookups from adam (username adamand)
Post by: maidmarianoops on Friday 23 September 11 05:48 BST (UK)
he will be missed

sylvia
Title: Re: Note to those requesting lookups from adam (username adamand)
Post by: kabeja on Friday 23 September 11 13:33 BST (UK)
Hello Claire, your father will be missed by RootsChatters for whom he unselfishly provided a great deal of help.
My sincere condolences to you and the family.   :(
Title: Re: Note to those requesting lookups from adam (username adamand)
Post by: Neil Todd on Saturday 24 September 11 20:58 BST (UK)
To Claire and all the members of Adams family my heartfelt condolences for the loss of a truly wonderful person, he will be missed. He aided so many, not just in Durham, but many right around the world like myself in Australia. He helped us sort through the jumble of information and provided such a magnificent service. Thank you for letting us know about his passing.

Neil
Durham Australia.
Title: Re: Note to those requesting lookups from adam (username adamand)
Post by: candleflame on Sunday 02 October 11 19:24 BST (UK)
Thinking of your family at this time. He will certainly be missed by us all on here.
Title: Re: Note to those requesting lookups from adam (username adamand)
Post by: geniewhoami on Monday 03 October 11 16:14 BST (UK)
I am so sorry to read of the sad passing of your father, he was a great help and a fount of knowledge, he will be greatly missed. my condolences to you and all the family. gem
Title: Re: Note to those requesting lookups from adam (username adamand)
Post by: ClaireS on Tuesday 04 October 11 13:51 BST (UK)
Thanks to all of you for your messages.  They mean a lot to us at this time.  It is wonderful to see how dad contributed and helped so many people.
Thanks again,
Claire
Title: Re: Note to those requesting lookups from adam (username adamand)
Post by: chirp on Wednesday 05 October 11 00:08 BST (UK)
I am so sorry to hear the sad news. My condolences to you and your family Claire.
Chirp
Title: Re: Note to those requesting lookups from adam (username adamand)
Post by: petalxxx on Thursday 06 October 11 10:40 BST (UK)
Very sorry for ure loss
Regards Kath x
Title: Re: Note to those requesting lookups from adam (username adamand)
Post by: Darlingtonian on Thursday 06 October 11 22:51 BST (UK)
So very sorry to hear your sad news Claire .... your dad put a lot of footwork in for the benefit of us all on the Co Durham Forum. 

He will be sadly missed.

Jean
Title: Re: Note to those requesting lookups from adam (username adamand)
Post by: emmsthheight on Thursday 06 October 11 23:20 BST (UK)
Hello Claire

I'm really sorry to hear the sad news about your Dad - Adam.  He'll be a great lmiss onhere.  Thank you for letting us know too.  It's a difficult time even when you know who you're  "talking " to.

Thinking about you and your family in the weeks ahead.

Best wishes

Emms :)
Title: Re: Note to those requesting lookups from adam (username adamand)
Post by: tomatillo on Tuesday 11 October 11 16:21 BST (UK)
I'm so very sorry for your sad loss. Your father gave such wonderful and selfless help to so many people including us.
Heartfelt condolences to you and your family at this sad time.
Title: Re: Note to those requesting lookups from adam (username adamand)
Post by: clematised on Tuesday 11 October 11 17:44 BST (UK)
Gone to join his ancestors and knock down those brick walls and thanks for help given, condolences to his family.

Edna
Title: Re: Note to those requesting lookups from adam (username adamand)
Post by: weemary on Tuesday 11 October 11 18:00 BST (UK)
Claire,
 my condolences to you and all the family
Title: Re: Note to those requesting lookups from adam (username adamand)
Post by: splinter454 on Wednesday 12 October 11 20:14 BST (UK)
My condolences to you and your family Claire.  Adam was a treasure who willingly shared his knowledge of Durham's graveyards.
I was grateful for his help on more than one occasion and know he will be sadly missed.
Take care
Lyn
Title: Re: Note to those requesting lookups from adam (username adamand)
Post by: peterdwalker on Friday 15 February 13 12:47 GMT (UK)
I know that it is a long time since Adam died but I have only now come across this page and the one where he answered queries about inscriptions at Etherley church. Does anyone know what happened to his database?
Title: Re: Note to those requesting lookups from adam (username adamand)
Post by: JenB on Friday 15 February 13 14:43 GMT (UK)
I know that it is a long time since Adam died but I have only now come across this page and the one where he answered queries about inscriptions at Etherley church. Does anyone know what happened to his database?

Peter, I have sent you a personal message about this.