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with so many elderly relatives already recalling their family information to aid their siblings, do you agree that the 100 yr rule should remain in force for the 1911 census to be made available? taking into account that we can already access the bmd cert

yes
30 (25.2%)
no
68 (57.1%)
dont know
3 (2.5%)
with other data available online,i dont see what the fuss is all about
18 (15.1%)

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Re: 1911 census
« Reply #27 on: Friday 23 July 04 17:15 BST (UK) »
While I love tracing my family tree and finding out about my ancestors, I do understand that some issues are very sensitive  and people may not wish their details (early employment, address, type/quality of housing etc) to become freely available. With life expectancy increasing I can understand that less than 100 years may make cause concern about privacy etc and I would hate to think of people worrying just to satisfy my curiosity :)
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Re: 1911 census
« Reply #28 on: Friday 23 July 04 17:29 BST (UK) »
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Re: 1911 census
« Reply #29 on: Friday 23 July 04 21:15 BST (UK) »
I am right behind Nora on this one !

I think it would be really nice to see more coming through on Parish Records.

I had such a find recently,  I was browsing some Directories in Salford, Lancashire and on a book shelf, I found an odd looking book, ever so plain but inside was over 300 years of Parish Records of a very, very tiny Village in Cheshire. The information it contained not only helped my tree but also there were lots of information regarding a one-name study group I belong too!!! It was wounderfull to read all the little messages noted as an extra.


There are lots of books like this lurking in our libraries which would be extremely helpfull especially if they go back 300 years or so.

I am quite happy to be a little patient as we all deserve a little privacy whatever our age  :)

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Re: 1911 census
« Reply #30 on: Saturday 24 July 04 11:56 BST (UK) »
hello roots chat admin, i am glad you agree with me, on the 1911 census, i have found the further back you get , the harder it gets,and we have lots of info up to 1837,after that it gets tough, i envy you your lucky find, it must have seemed like a miracle,but on line parish records , would be a boon. thanks again , regards nora T
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Re: 1911 census
« Reply #31 on: Saturday 28 August 04 16:06 BST (UK) »
The early release would be a boon for us researching and in Ireland we can already browse through the 1911 census as earlier census data was destroyed. I haven't heard of it causing any problems. Like some one said most people alive that could be on this census would have been children and what the census held on them would be just their age and birthplace, and family and where they lived.
My mother who is 74 and thought she knew about her family has been amazed at what I have found out about her family in England and things she didn't know. A cousin of hers who is 93 has always wondered where her parents came from and was delighted when I was able to find out for her. So it could have its pluses. I am sure some bright spark could poll the 80+ and ask their opinion
as it affects them and take it from there. From the oldies in my family nobody has an objection.

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Re: 1911 census
« Reply #32 on: Saturday 28 August 04 16:15 BST (UK) »
 :D WOW SOME ONE ELSE WHO AGREES WITH ME !!
                       i agree we need it NOW  ;D
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Re: 1911 census
« Reply #33 on: Saturday 28 August 04 17:40 BST (UK) »

I have to say a peek at the 1911 just now would help me no end, I'm looking for the sister of one of my rellies the family appears to have been split up - and I'd love to know where their Father was in 1911  ::)
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Re: 1911 census
« Reply #34 on: Saturday 28 August 04 22:55 BST (UK) »
OK first things first the HUNDRED YEAR RULE SHOULD STAY and I am well known on mailing lists for this stance but I do need to correct a few on here.

The 100 yr rule actually was never suggested to the ancestors this dint come about until 1961 I believe.  So that shouldn't stop the early release of this census.  What should is the fact that we all know it was to be 2012 before it came out but because a few people decided they cant wait its become a major issue. 

Someone made mention of the fact about 1837online having civil registration info on its site.  Well sorry but thats only a name no other details.  For that you need the certificate and the GRO can refuse an application for one on the grounds of Family history if they suspect the person is still living.  Whether they would or not is another matter but then at the end of the day that cert is going to one person.  I wouldnt divulge information about living people and I hope that was the case with every family historian.

I think there is a case for future census to be closed down for say 75 years but I cant see this happening

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Re: 1911 census
« Reply #35 on: Friday 29 October 04 10:02 BST (UK) »
sorry to reply late to an old topic, only reason i am is that in another post you mention your great grandfather was called White, i just wondered if he might be realetd to my great grandfather, i know its a slim chance but i felt i should see, my great grandfather was Arthur white, his dads name was Thomas white and his mothers Harriet Bowen, please contact me if we are related
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