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Title: RootsChat 20th Anniversary - 31 st December 2023
Post by: *Sandra* on Saturday 30 December 23 21:22 GMT (UK)

Happy Birthday RootsChat -- Happy Birthday RootsChat --  Happy Birthday RootsChat --  Happy Birthday  RootsChat --   Happy Birthday RootsChat --  Happy Birthday RootsChat


A Very special thank you Trystan and Sarah, for a brilliant site and thanks too to all the Moderators for all their hard work  :D

There are many genealogy sites, but this one is unique.  This site is informative, friendly and ADDICTIVE!!

All the best for the New Year to all RootsChatters.  :) :)
Happy New Year everyone and Happy Hunting.

Sandra
Title: Re: RootsChat 20th Anniversary - 31 st December 2023
Post by: hepburn on Saturday 30 December 23 21:44 GMT (UK)
I second that! Happy Birthday RootsChat :)
Title: Re: RootsChat 20th Anniversary - 31 st December 2023
Post by: Biggles50 on Saturday 30 December 23 21:49 GMT (UK)
Great job by all involved.

Wishing you all a great New Year and demolished Genealogical brick walls.
Title: Re: RootsChat 20th Anniversary - 31 st December 2023
Post by: rosie99 on Saturday 30 December 23 22:05 GMT (UK)
Happy Birthday from me too.

Thank you Trystan and Sarah for setting up this site and to all the moderators who help to keep it ticking over. 

Happy New Year to everyone

Rosie
Title: Re: RootsChat 20th Anniversary - 31 st December 2023
Post by: Nam on Saturday 30 December 23 22:23 GMT (UK)
Thankyou for all your hard work and bringing us all together!
Title: Re: RootsChat 20th Anniversary - 31 st December 2023
Post by: Jackiemh on Saturday 30 December 23 22:42 GMT (UK)
Yes, congratulations to the moderators for this marvellous site.
Wishing everyone a Happy New Year.
Keep asking questions; it doesn't matter how silly they might sound; and connecting with like-minded people.
Jackie
Title: Re: RootsChat 20th Anniversary - 31 st December 2023
Post by: sparrett on Saturday 30 December 23 23:18 GMT (UK)
I would like to add  my best wishes and warmest thanks to Trystan, Sarah and all their wonderful support team..

When I joined in 2005, a whole new world opened.
One which has brought many hours of discovery and very enjoyable interaction.

I hope you celebrate as hugely as you should!

Sue

Title: Re: RootsChat 20th Anniversary - 31 st December 2023
Post by: DavidG02 on Sunday 31 December 23 05:47 GMT (UK)
Thank You Trystan and Sarah

Without Rootschat I wouldnt have found my Leicestershire families

The Elusive Branch of the Gibbins Family gave me incredible information and contact with cousins across the sea

 :) :) :)
Title: Re: RootsChat 20th Anniversary - 31 st December 2023
Post by: ellvera on Sunday 31 December 23 06:29 GMT (UK)
Many thanks from me too.

I've had such a lot of help with my research and learned so much over the years - not all of it about genealogy  :)

Barbara
Title: Re: RootsChat 20th Anniversary - 31 st December 2023
Post by: Wiggy on Sunday 31 December 23 06:40 GMT (UK)
Happy 20th anniversary from me too. 

I have had lots of help and lots of fun learning new things on this site.    THANK YOU VERY MUCH EVERYONE - specially Trystan and Sarah.

Wiggy
Title: Re: RootsChat 20th Anniversary - 31 st December 2023
Post by: BumbleB on Sunday 31 December 23 08:43 GMT (UK)
Congratulations on the 20th Anniversary.  AND thank you to Trystan and Sarah for setting it all up.  AND thank you to all the Moderators who look after us. 

There are many of us who would be totally lost without our regular dose of RootsChat.

Title: Re: RootsChat 20th Anniversary - 31 st December 2023
Post by: Ruskie on Sunday 31 December 23 08:44 GMT (UK)
I can’t believe it’s been 20 years!  :o

Happy Birthday Rootschat and grateful thanks to Trystan and Sarah for such a wonderful site.
Title: Re: RootsChat 20th Anniversary - 31 st December 2023
Post by: louisa maud on Sunday 31 December 23 08:47 GMT (UK)
Gosh, how time flies, I joined in 2005.

Thank you to all concerned for keeping Rootschat going, what would we do without it now?

LM
Title: Re: RootsChat 20th Anniversary - 31 st December 2023
Post by: Lisa in California on Sunday 31 December 23 08:53 GMT (UK)
Thank you Sarah and Trystan, and “everyone else”.  With the help of others, I’ve found out a lot about my ancestors but even more important (to me), others so kindly have shared their knowledge about my ancestors’ towns, counties, way of life, dialects, etc.  One can find out so much by researching the internet, but there’s nothing like communicating with people who actually have firsthand knowledge of my English and Irish ancestors’ lives.

All the best from rainy California.  (But we are thrilled to have rain after our recent severe droughts.)  :)
Title: Re: RootsChat 20th Anniversary - 31 st December 2023
Post by: Simon62 on Sunday 31 December 23 09:44 GMT (UK)
Happy Anniversary RootsChat. Thanks for all the assistance.
Title: Re: RootsChat 20th Anniversary - 31 st December 2023
Post by: oldfashionedgirl on Sunday 31 December 23 10:00 GMT (UK)
A very big thank you from me too.
This is such a friendly helpful site.
It’s wonderful when someone suggest looking a brick wall from an angle you hadn’t thought of and it tumbles.
I’ve never been to scared to ask a ‘stupid question’ , all answers given with kindness and encouragement.
You’ve created an excellent community with an encouraging ethos.
Thank you
Title: Re: RootsChat 20th Anniversary - 31 st December 2023
Post by: Stanwix England on Sunday 31 December 23 10:47 GMT (UK)
Happy 20th Birthday Rootschat! You haven't aged a day! ;D

Thanks to everyone who has helped me over the years.
Title: Re: RootsChat 20th Anniversary - 31 st December 2023
Post by: annmck on Sunday 31 December 23 10:50 GMT (UK)
I can only echo the sentiments expressed so well.

Congratulations to all involved.

Long may RootsChat continue!!!
Title: Re: RootsChat 20th Anniversary - 31 st December 2023
Post by: still_looking on Sunday 31 December 23 11:05 GMT (UK)
Happy Birthday Rootschat!

S_L
Title: Re: RootsChat 20th Anniversary - 31 st December 2023
Post by: mazi on Sunday 31 December 23 11:11 GMT (UK)
I feel like a newcomer, I only joined in 2008, but happy birthday from me and thanks to Tristan and Sarah.
How the world has changed, I had dialup internet with 15 hours a month, it took 10 mins to download a black and white photo :)

Mike
Title: Re: RootsChat 20th Anniversary - 31 st December 2023
Post by: rosie17 on Sunday 31 December 23 11:18 GMT (UK)
Happy 20th birthday Rootschat and to Sarah and Tristan for this wonderful site thanks also to all that have helped me through the years

Happy New Year and best wishes for 2024 to all  :)

Rosie
Title: Re: RootsChat 20th Anniversary - 31 st December 2023
Post by: dowdstree on Sunday 31 December 23 11:19 GMT (UK)
Adding my congratulations too on RootsChat's 20th Birthday. Many thanks to Sarah and Tristan for founding it and to the Moderators for making sure we do not step out of line ;D

It's not just about finding lost rellies but helping others in many different ways with the various boards and topics. Friendships have been formed over the years. Myself included.

A very happy 2024 to you all.

Lang May Yer Lum Reek

Dorrie :'( :'(
Title: Re: RootsChat 20th Anniversary - 31 st December 2023
Post by: Top-of-the-hill on Sunday 31 December 23 11:21 GMT (UK)
  Happy Birthday and thanks from me too! A wonderful site and so much help offered over the years.
Title: Re: RootsChat 20th Anniversary - 31 st December 2023
Post by: chrissiecruiser on Sunday 31 December 23 11:22 GMT (UK)
Happy Birthday Rootschat!

I am so glad I discovered this magical site.
There are so many little fairies popping up with thoughts and help.
The lateral thinking from some lovelies has broken down my stumbling blocks! 
Not only that, it has made me think of other directions to follow.
Thank you.
Chris
🧞‍♀️
Title: Re: RootsChat 20th Anniversary - 31 st December 2023
Post by: cockney rebel on Sunday 31 December 23 13:41 GMT (UK)
That is quite an achievement, well done and thankyou.
I joined in 2004 and am still researching and
I look at Rootschat most days, although I'm not always logged in.
Please keep going in 2024!
Rebel
Title: Re: RootsChat 20th Anniversary - 31 st December 2023
Post by: dbree on Sunday 31 December 23 14:05 GMT (UK)
Happy 20th Anniversary.  :)

Thanks to everyone for all the hard work that goes into running this site.  Not only have I been
helped but I have learned tons from others on here about genealogy.

Cheers,
DB
Title: Re: RootsChat 20th Anniversary - 31 st December 2023
Post by: susieroe on Sunday 31 December 23 14:21 GMT (UK)
Very best wishes to Trystan and Sarah on Rootschat's 20th anniversary. Also to all Rootschatters who do such sterling work and provide me with my little bit of entertainment every morning

I'm sure you'll all be having something stronger later, but in the meantime a cup of tea and cake served in Royal Albert 'Heirloom' bone china seems quite fitting.

Happy New Year!

                                   
Title: Re: RootsChat 20th Anniversary - 31 st December 2023
Post by: tomm on Sunday 31 December 23 14:30 GMT (UK)
 :)

My sincere thanks to everyone on here for all the help they have given
over the years to everyone.
A Happy and Healthy New Year to you all.

Kind regards
Tomm
Title: Re: RootsChat 20th Anniversary - 31 st December 2023
Post by: polarbear on Sunday 31 December 23 14:37 GMT (UK)
Happy Anniversary  :)

Thank you Sarah and Trystan and Moderators. A wonderful website!

polarbear
Title: Re: RootsChat 20th Anniversary - 31 st December 2023
Post by: antonymark on Sunday 31 December 23 16:02 GMT (UK)
Happy Anniversary Rootschat!

Congratulations to Trystan and Sarah, moderators and all contributors.

Best wishes for 2024.

Tony. x

Title: Re: RootsChat 20th Anniversary - 31 st December 2023
Post by: djm297 on Sunday 31 December 23 16:23 GMT (UK)
Happy Birthday Rootschat!

 I haven't contributed a lot this year, but have enjoyed reading the posts!  I have now retired so hopefully will join in more next year!

Happy New Year Everyone!

Deborah
Title: Re: RootsChat 20th Anniversary - 31 st December 2023
Post by: coombs on Sunday 31 December 23 16:31 GMT (UK)
Happy 20th birthday Roostchat.

I joined RC in September 2004 and my first post was to ask about my Walder ancestors on the 1841 to 1861 censuses of Slaugham. So I am almost a Ken Barlow of RC, almost an original member.  ;D
Title: Re: RootsChat 20th Anniversary - 31 st December 2023
Post by: ankerdine on Sunday 31 December 23 16:38 GMT (UK)
I wish to add my congratulations to Rootschat and thanks to Tristan and Sarah and all the moderators for executing not an easy task. I've corresponded with and even met people face to face from this group who've offered advice, cups of coffee and even taken me around churchyards showing where my ancestors lived and worked.

In the early days of my research there were some extremely helpful folk on here who helped me considerably. I don't know what I'd have done without you. Never mind the lack of a Pantomime surely we should have our own New Year's Honours List?
Judy
Title: Re: RootsChat 20th Anniversary - 31 st December 2023
Post by: sandiep on Sunday 31 December 23 16:58 GMT (UK)
wow 20 years I joined July 2004 and have had loads of help and met some lovely people Thanks to everyone who has made this site so popular and kept it going here's to next 20 years!
Title: Re: RootsChat 20th Anniversary - 31 st December 2023
Post by: BumbleB on Sunday 31 December 23 17:04 GMT (UK)
I think that what I like most about RootsChat is that you can ASK for help, and also you can volunteer HELP to others in their searches.
Title: Re: RootsChat 20th Anniversary - 31 st December 2023
Post by: Romilly on Sunday 31 December 23 17:11 GMT (UK)
Congratulations Rootschat!

I joined in 2005, and have had marvellous help on here 😀

I never thought that I would still be stuck with my ever elusive Paternal Grandfather 😔, - but I live in hope that one day I’ll be able to pin him down! 😂🤣😂

Romilly
Title: Re: RootsChat 20th Anniversary - 31 st December 2023
Post by: MaureeninNY on Sunday 31 December 23 17:13 GMT (UK)
Happy 20th Birthday,Rootschat!

A huge thank you to Sarah,Trystan and the "mods" for all their hard work and for keeping us in line all these years. Must have seemed like herding cats at times!

Best wishes to all for a wonderful 2024!!!

Maureen
(sorry-I just modified the spelling of Trystan's name...why can I never remember)
Title: Re: RootsChat 20th Anniversary - 31 st December 2023
Post by: Jebber on Sunday 31 December 23 17:23 GMT (UK)
Happy Anniversary Rootschat.

💐💐💐💐💐💐for the Moderators for their hard work and keeping us in line.
Title: Re: RootsChat 20th Anniversary - 31 st December 2023
Post by: louisa maud on Sunday 31 December 23 17:55 GMT (UK)
Romiley, have you put your relation on here again to have another try. LM
Title: Re: RootsChat 20th Anniversary - 31 st December 2023
Post by: Romilly on Sunday 31 December 23 18:22 GMT (UK)
Quote from: louisa maud on Sunday 31 December 23 17:55 GMT (UK)
Romiley, have you put your relation on here again to have another try. LM

Louisa Maud, I’m slightly embarrassed to ask again!

There would be a lot of threads to try and gather together… 🥹😂

However, after 40+ years of searching, I do now have certain things that I can rule out and so I guess that that’s something positive!!

Best wishes, Romilly
Title: Re: RootsChat 20th Anniversary - 31 st December 2023
Post by: RunKitty on Sunday 31 December 23 18:39 GMT (UK)
Happy Anniversary,

 :) :) :) :) :)

RK
Title: Re: RootsChat 20th Anniversary - 31 st December 2023
Post by: candleflame on Sunday 31 December 23 18:41 GMT (UK)
A very happy anniversary and thanks to S and T. I’m a relative newbie as apparently I joined in 2007. Those years have flown by!
CF
Title: Re: RootsChat 20th Anniversary - 31 st December 2023
Post by: coombs on Sunday 31 December 23 19:05 GMT (UK)
2023 has been a bumper year for me and my Suffolk ancestry, including finding a direct ancestor shipped to Australia in 1791, to finding a marriage that has taken me years to find, due to the wife being previously married, and the husband was listed with a slight variant of the surname. And several more 1650-1753 surviving baptism registers for certain deaneries in Suffolk have been released in 2023 further helping my research.

Ironically when I was in Australia in 2007, I stayed at a hotel just a few hundred yards from the church where my convict ancestor was buried.
Title: Re: RootsChat 20th Anniversary - 31 st December 2023
Post by: BillyF on Sunday 31 December 23 19:35 GMT (UK)
Happy Anniversary Tristan and Sarah.

Thanks for your wonderful website, all the years of being there for us all.

Thanks to everyone who helps.

Title: Re: RootsChat 20th Anniversary - 31 st December 2023
Post by: MonicaL on Sunday 31 December 23 19:37 GMT (UK)
And here's to the next 20 years!

You have much to be proud of Trystan and Sarah  ;)

Monica
Title: Re: RootsChat 20th Anniversary - 31 st December 2023
Post by: carol80 on Sunday 31 December 23 20:41 GMT (UK)
Happy 20th anniversary. Thank you Trystan and Sarah for all you have done and still do behind the scenes.
Carol
Title: Re: RootsChat 20th Anniversary - 31 st December 2023
Post by: BrazilianBombshell on Sunday 31 December 23 20:48 GMT (UK)
And a Happy 20th Anniversary from me.  Thank you for all your help, Sarah and Tristan and fellow Rootschatters.   :) :) :)
Title: Re: RootsChat 20th Anniversary - 31 st December 2023
Post by: sarah on Sunday 31 December 23 21:26 GMT (UK)
Well we had been quietly thinking that we were coming upto 20 years... ::) well that happened very quickly !

We are very touched that it was not just ourselves marking the anniversary. We are all very proud to hear that there is no such thing as a "daft question" that is what we have always felt is really important to address, ask away ! (important in real life too)

Our huge thanks to all our Moderators and members both old and new, everyone has brought their own talents and experience to some massive subjects that we had never even thought of and importunately kept us all together during some difficult times the covid diary was so important to many of us.

God Bless, wishing you all a Healthy and Happy New Year !

Sarah  :-* :-*
Title: Re: RootsChat 20th Anniversary - 31 st December 2023
Post by: trystan on Sunday 31 December 23 21:33 GMT (UK)
Wow.
Thank you everybody. I can't add much to Sarah's words.

This time twenty years ago, we were deliberating whether to 'launch' RootsChat, as we weren't sure if it was ready. We'd spent months posting useful links to resources, divided the forum into what we hoped were useful categories. The 'back end' of the server was ready. We really didn't know what to expect.

Once we went live, the love flooded in.

You wonderful people started posting in your droves, and equally wonderful members of the RootsChat family replied. Soon, we found the number of postings hard to manage, and some of our friends volunteered their valuable time to become moderators - for whom we are so very grateful.

We've had RootsChat Meets and had so much fun meeting some of you.

We've also had some of our friends on here sadly passing away, and thankfully had the time to pay our respects with some of them.

There have been technical challenges(*) that seemed huge at times, but thankfully we seem to have been blessed along the way.

The most important thing though is to thank all of you. Yes, all of you. You are RootsChat.

Thank you.
Trystan

(*) One of the technical challenges: At one point, the 'traffic' (busyness) of the site meant that we had to use server hardware that cost us four times the cost of our mortgage. That was a scary time, but we insisted that it would always be free.


Title: Re: RootsChat 20th Anniversary - 31 st December 2023
Post by: Ruskie on Sunday 31 December 23 21:57 GMT (UK)
Trystan, I don’t think any of us take the site, or what you and Sarah do, for granted, but it is good to hear about some of the challenges that you have had to keep the site running, and makes is appreciate it all even more.

Happy 20th and Happy New Year.  :)
Title: Re: RootsChat 20th Anniversary - 31 st December 2023
Post by: louisa maud on Sunday 31 December 23 22:32 GMT (UK)
Can I ask what your first rootschatter was and are they still  with us.Cheeky question

LM
Title: Re: RootsChat 20th Anniversary - 31 st December 2023
Post by: Gibel on Sunday 31 December 23 22:41 GMT (UK)
Many thanks from me too!

Happy Birthday Roots Chat!
Title: Re: RootsChat 20th Anniversary - 31 st December 2023
Post by: jc26red on Sunday 31 December 23 22:41 GMT (UK)
I remember Berlin bob being one of the very earliest when I had a very early look in… not much happening then but came back a couple of years later with a new login and stayed.

Well done Tristan and Sarah and thank you for keeping the site going through all the challenges.
Title: Re: RootsChat 20th Anniversary - 31 st December 2023
Post by: trystan on Sunday 31 December 23 22:43 GMT (UK)
Quote from: louisa maud on Sunday 31 December 23 22:32 GMT (UK)
Can I ask what your first rootschatter was and are they still  with us.Cheeky question

LM

The very first person who posted was bobbyy: (five posts)
https://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=30

The person who next posted was Julie, JDG:
https://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=34  (Until quite recently, March 2019)

The person who posted, who is still active on RootsChat is:
Well, that will be Keith then.  :)
https://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=45
Title: Re: RootsChat 20th Anniversary - 31 st December 2023
Post by: garden genie on Sunday 31 December 23 23:05 GMT (UK)
Happy Birthday Rootschat and Thank You to Trystan and Sarah. I haven't been here very long (although I had heard of the site on and off) and I haven't asked any of my difficult questions yet, but I can see it is a good, helpful, sociable, place to be. The future is bright. (If you start needing donations I am sure you will say so!)
Title: Re: RootsChat 20th Anniversary - 31 st December 2023
Post by: trystan on Sunday 31 December 23 23:09 GMT (UK)
Well, you are very welcome. We did make RootsChat pay its way in the end - but thank you, that was very kind of you.

We hope you get lots of help, and learn something interesting along the way.
Trystan
Title: Re: RootsChat 20th Anniversary - 31 st December 2023
Post by: bearkat on Monday 01 January 24 09:56 GMT (UK)
It's been 19 years for me. Thank you for everyone one of them.

Looking back at my early posts, I'm still, unsurprisingly, chasing the same families but for most my research is now generations further back.  Rootschat has been such a great help over the years.  It's a site that members can give to and take from, with people freely giving their time, sharing their research & knowledge. 

Long may it continue.............
Title: Re: RootsChat 20th Anniversary - 31 st December 2023
Post by: Blue70 on Monday 01 January 24 10:38 GMT (UK)
Well done everyone. Great site.

C
Title: Re: RootsChat 20th Anniversary - 31 st December 2023
Post by: trish1120 on Monday 01 January 24 11:02 GMT (UK)
Happy Anniversary to Rootschat and Tristan and Sarah.

I have spent many happy years on here, initially asking for help and then helping others.

It has helped me and I am sure others, through some dark times in our life, having a place to help others and forget out own problems.
It also kept the brain cells working!

Congrats,
Trish
Title: Re: RootsChat 20th Anniversary - 31 st December 2023
Post by: Brie on Monday 01 January 24 11:24 GMT (UK)
Congratulations from me too, a relative newbie in my 17th year. Special thanks to Trystan, Sarah and the Mods. And to all those who have helped me and my friends over the years.

And special thoughts for those who have helped me and gone before such as Mike from Leicester & Guy

Brie
Title: Re: RootsChat 20th Anniversary - 31 st December 2023
Post by: coombs on Monday 01 January 24 15:38 GMT (UK)
Now into 2024, while I had done some genealogy beforehand, it was Feb 2004 when I really became a hardcore genealogist as I was in London and went to the FRC in Clerkenwell as I wanted to check a birth of an actor born in my home town, to try to get the exact DOB. All I found was his name and district of birth in Births registered in April, May and June 1933. I was then told I had to buy the cert to get the full details. But I knew he died in 1998 and got his exact DOB from the registry of deaths in 1998.

At the same time it got me thinking about really delving into my own tree, and the rest is history.
Title: Re: RootsChat 20th Anniversary - 31 st December 2023
Post by: Treetotal on Monday 01 January 24 15:56 GMT (UK)
Thanks to Sarah, Trystan and all the Moderators for giving us this wonderful playground. I, and others migrated from the then, "BBC Forum" to Rootschat on a recommendation from jc26red and have never looked back. This free Family History website is unique in so many ways and I am so pleased to be a part of it for the last 17 years. The help that I received with my Family History was invaluable and has helped knock down so many brick walls for me across the globe.
 Having also had many torn cracked and creased old photos brought back to life, I decided that I would like to repay the kindness and help that I had received by purchasing a photo editing software to give something back to the Rootschat community. After a shaky start, I was soon able to contribute to the forums which is the essence which Rootschat is all about. Happy 20th Anniversary...Long may it continue.

Wishing you all a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New year.
 
Title: Re: RootsChat 20th Anniversary - 31 st December 2023
Post by: ThrelfallYorky on Monday 01 January 24 16:02 GMT (UK)
Thank you from me, too, for several years, since I discovered this site, of information, fine advice, and
 even proxy friendship. It's excellent, long may it flourish, and its founders and contributors.
TY
Title: Re: RootsChat 20th Anniversary - 31 st December 2023
Post by: louisa maud on Monday 01 January 24 16:45 GMT (UK)
I actually belonged to another site pre 2005 where I was helping one person, she was very rude to me and the moderator stepped in,   I left and came onto RC, best days work I ever did and no  verbal  abuse.
Long may it continue
LM
Title: Re: RootsChat 20th Anniversary - 31 st December 2023
Post by: frostyknight on Tuesday 02 January 24 12:41 GMT (UK)
A very happy 20th anniversary to Rootschat from me too. A heartfelt thanks to Trystan, Sarah and the mods for making this such a wonderful site
Title: Re: RootsChat 20th Anniversary - 31 st December 2023
Post by: IgorStrav on Tuesday 02 January 24 13:46 GMT (UK)
Happy Anniversary Rootschat!

A wonderful site, and wonderful members, I always recommend it to anyone I'm talking to about family history research. 

Lost count of the number of relatives it's helped me with.....
Title: Re: RootsChat 20th Anniversary - 31 st December 2023
Post by: Millmoor on Tuesday 02 January 24 13:55 GMT (UK)
Congratulations Rootschat!

It is hard to believe that it was some 14 years ago that I somewhat nervously asked a question about M.I s in Lanchester Churchyard. Subsequently I have "met" lots of interesting people and find it so comforting that this remains a site where expertise abounds and is valued.

William
Title: Re: RootsChat 20th Anniversary - 31 st December 2023
Post by: J.J. on Saturday 13 January 24 02:40 GMT (UK)
  Sorry for the late reply...This site has helped so many people over the years. Thanks for all the hard work of putting together & hosting such a busy & helpful site...Used by families all over the world.
   Happy Anniversary, Rootschat! J.J.
Title: Re: RootsChat 20th Anniversary - 31 st December 2023
Post by: Mowsehowse on Saturday 13 January 24 08:06 GMT (UK)
So many established members by the time I discovered RC in 2010.

I always recommend this tremendous site to everyone if we are talking family history.  :D
Title: Re: RootsChat 20th Anniversary - 31 st December 2023
Post by: louisa maud on Saturday 13 January 24 09:11 GMT (UK)
As far as I know, none better that I have used.

LM
Title: Re: RootsChat 20th Anniversary - 31 st December 2023
Post by: Kiltpin on Monday 15 January 24 09:55 GMT (UK)
I think that by way of celebration, all members should get a year's free membership.

Regards 

Chas
Title: Re: RootsChat 20th Anniversary - 31 st December 2023
Post by: Brie on Monday 15 January 24 10:03 GMT (UK)
 ;D

Brie