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Re: Ringing lost cousin???
« Reply #9 on: Tuesday 03 August 10 06:26 BST (UK) »
I'd agree with the letter approach.  I've done it a few times with good results in return.  I've always included a stamped-addressed envelope and added a note in the letter to say that if they don't want to continue with this, then please return the envelope and I won't bother them again.  Whilst I have to admit I've never received my envelope back again, I did find on one occasion that I'd contacted a wrong person as they sent me an e-mail  :-[ to clarify the matter.

Definitely go for it!

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Re: Ringing lost cousin???
« Reply #10 on: Tuesday 03 August 10 07:00 BST (UK) »
ok so let us know how it goes

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Re: Ringing lost cousin???
« Reply #11 on: Tuesday 03 August 10 16:48 BST (UK) »
Hi everyone, thanks for all the brilliant ideas. Will deffo be writing I think. If he as a yound man then maybe I would ring but he is 71 so I might scare the pants off him...lol

But I think getting in contact is my best option as my gt grandad, his uncle, died and dis-owned my grandad when he was only 16. So if this chap doesn't know anything then I dont think i'll ever find much on the family.

Any way im babbling, will let you all know how it goes...:)

Kind Regards,

Tyrone

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Re: Ringing lost cousin???
« Reply #12 on: Tuesday 03 August 10 17:40 BST (UK) »
Babble away - we're all fascinated by other people's families.  I think we sometimes get a bit bored with our own, especially when we get stuck for ages   :D

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Re: Ringing lost cousin???
« Reply #13 on: Tuesday 03 August 10 20:58 BST (UK) »


Just marking this topic.........so I can find out what happens!!!!

You've got me glued to this Tyrone!!

Hope you get a positive outcome!

Regards Hazel    :)
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Re: Ringing lost cousin???
« Reply #14 on: Tuesday 03 August 10 22:05 BST (UK) »
Hope all goes well and you find out all you want to know.

Lizzie

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Re: Ringing lost cousin???
« Reply #15 on: Wednesday 04 August 10 07:36 BST (UK) »
I too agree with the letter (and stamped SAE).  But then you got enough votes on that..  however, I too am so intrigued I wanted to follow this thread.

Good luck amd Happy hunting

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Re: Ringing lost cousin???
« Reply #16 on: Wednesday 04 August 10 07:50 BST (UK) »
Totally agree with the letter idea- make sure you also enclose your email address,us oldn's ofetn find that an easy way to correspond  ;D

As well as a phone number and a stamped self addressed envelope of course.

Also apologise for bothering him,incase he is the wrong person.

Don't give too much away(but enough!) in the initial letter,if it's him he'll get back to you to find out more.

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« Reply #17 on: Sunday 08 August 10 20:18 BST (UK) »
Just bookmarking so I too can find out what happened  :)
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