Why Can't I Find My Dad?

[Handaros]

Candyfloss, this is wonderful news    I'm so excited for you, please keep us all updated.

Hugs,

Cindy 

[candyflossyum]

still no email from my uncle ,hopefully its just because its xmas and everyones busy.

[Handaros]

Oh no candyfloss 

Have everything crossed that you hear very soon,

Hugs,

Cindy xxxxx

[Nadine Moore]

He certainly was a handsome chap. Hope you find some answers in the new year, and try to remember that if not for the first small step, you couldn't walk anywhere. Be patient with your uncle and i'm sure he'll come good for you.

best wishes for 2007

Dinie

[candyflossyum]

still no reply ,i dont think i am going to get one now do you! anyway i went for a snoop to the library at the voting record thingies (sorry my brains gone dead but you know what i mean ) and it seems that john bates was actually called benjamin!!! no wonder im not getting anywhere,john was a nickname,they were at the address until 1972 then they all dissapeared,gladys died before my mum fell pregnant which was 1971,so there must be a bit of a hiccup on the records.

does anyone know where she would have had her death registered as our registry office in harrow wasnt built until 1971 so its not likely that she was registered there.

thanks for putting up with me

sharon x

[Nadine Moore]

Sharon

Well done for persevering.

Don't give up on your uncle, have you thought he may have been unwell or lost your address or something. Do you have a mailing address, could you send a letter that includes pictures of yourself and any information you could share with him about your life, etc.

Don't forget, not everyone is as enthusiatic about their past as we Rootschatters are

dinie

[candyflossyum]

im going to have to inject him with some rootschatters serum arent i lol. i have sent him pictures of all of us in the past and kept him upto date with whats happening here. i always get a xmas card,this year is the first time hes written a letter and emailed me so i guess i got over excited,bates men are not known for their communication skills 

anyway i will keep smiling and try not to emailnag him,thanks for your reply.

sharon x

[aghadowey]

How about writing a letter to say thank you so much for sending the photo of your dad- and that you are really looking forward to any family details he can send you.

[dawnsh]

does anyone know where she would have had her death registered as our registry office in harrow wasnt built until 1971 so its not likely that she was registered there.

Hi Sharon

Have you tried ringing the Civic Centre and asking them?

Tel: 020 8424 1618
Fax: 020 8424 1414
Email: register.office[at]harrow.gov.uk

Dawn

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