While doing some research to fill in years on more recent events, I stumbled across something which may be a hidden family secret. Has anyone any suggestions on a quick and cheap way to get the certificate details? I don't feel it's worth ordering the certificate. However my father is intrigued so I'd like to know the details but I can't imagine I will make it to NRH myself this year.
Can anyone recommend a researcher (perhaps by PM as I'm not sure if it would be advertising to put this on the board). I don't want to pay an hourly rate as it would be cheaper to just buy the cert, but I'm hoping some researchers do a cheap look-up & transcription service. I really want to use someone that comes recommended as I've never had to use a reseacher before and am a bit wary.
Any other suggestions would also be welcome.
Lindsay
Options for accessing recent events
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LesleyB
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Re: Options for accessing recent events
Hi Lindsay
ASGRA may be a good place to look. These are all professional researchers:
It may be worth while to contact one or two and get a quote for the work, and at least using an acredited researcher should mean that you get a fair deal and have some comeback should the work not be up to standard.
I've not used any of their researchers, nor do I know any of them, I just came across their web site some time ago.
Best wishes
Lesley
ASGRA may be a good place to look. These are all professional researchers:
http://www.asgra.co.ukOur members are experienced and well qualified professional searchers working personally in Scotland. All have undergone tests of their competence in using a wide variety of sources. They have also agreed to adhere to a strict Code of Practice.
It may be worth while to contact one or two and get a quote for the work, and at least using an acredited researcher should mean that you get a fair deal and have some comeback should the work not be up to standard.
I've not used any of their researchers, nor do I know any of them, I just came across their web site some time ago.
Best wishes
Lesley
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Alan SHARP
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Re: Options for accessing recent events
Greetings Lindsay from New Zealand.
I tried to send you a PM (Private Message) from within Talking Scot, only to find you have not enabled that service. The TS PM messages await members of TS, for the next time they log on, it is not sent to the email address you registered with to become a posting member.
There are several excellent researchers who contribute freely to this site and others, who can also be hired privately. These researchers are well known and respected in Genealogy research circles, and address many meetings of Genealogical Societies and Family History Research Groups, up and down the UK.
More recent privacy legislation, means that we are no longer able to freely post names of people (who may still be living) the way we used to, in papers and magazines, seeking help with our research. These experienced research people have seen it all before, and because they are constantly researching, can easily slip in another request when they are about their business, at the archives, or with their on-line access.
Asking for a quote is free.
PM me and I may be able to help you with names.
Alan SHARP.
I tried to send you a PM (Private Message) from within Talking Scot, only to find you have not enabled that service. The TS PM messages await members of TS, for the next time they log on, it is not sent to the email address you registered with to become a posting member.
There are several excellent researchers who contribute freely to this site and others, who can also be hired privately. These researchers are well known and respected in Genealogy research circles, and address many meetings of Genealogical Societies and Family History Research Groups, up and down the UK.
More recent privacy legislation, means that we are no longer able to freely post names of people (who may still be living) the way we used to, in papers and magazines, seeking help with our research. These experienced research people have seen it all before, and because they are constantly researching, can easily slip in another request when they are about their business, at the archives, or with their on-line access.
Asking for a quote is free.
PM me and I may be able to help you with names.
Alan SHARP.