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FreeBMD Postem

Discussion in 'General Genealogical Queries' started by Margery, May 11, 2016.

  1. Margery

    Margery LostCousins Member

    I have discovered that a Postem has been added to a FreeBMD entry for my father's brother's family. Is there any way that I can make contact with the person who made the entry?
     
    Margery, May 11, 2016
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  2. Tony

    Tony LostCousins Member

    I suspect that the answer is, only if the Postem includes a contact email address. As the Postem FAQ says, There is no point in leaving a request for information unless you also leave a contact email address. There might be a slight chance that it's a correction by someone unconnected, but if it's additional info it's tempting to think that it's someone also researching that person.
     
    Tony, May 11, 2016
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  3. Katie Bee

    Katie Bee LostCousins Member

    Looking at the BMD postem help page it looks like you can only contact them if they leave their email address.
     
    Katie Bee, May 12, 2016
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  4. Katie Bee

    Katie Bee LostCousins Member

    Sorry for repeating Tony's post, but it was not visible when I replied.
     
    Katie Bee, May 12, 2016
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  5. Margery

    Margery LostCousins Member

    Many thanks to Tony and Katie Bee for their replies. Yes, it seems that someone else is researching this family branch which is surprising in a family whose members seem singularly disinterested in family history. I can understand the risks involved in disclosing ones' email address. What a pity that this so.
     
    Margery, May 14, 2016
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  6. Tim

    Tim Megastar and Moderator Staff Member

    If they have left pertinent information on FreeBMD, then it's likely that they will have a family tree online somewhere. It maybe private, but that doesn't stop you searching for them and finding them. Review the private trees on Ancestry.
     
    Tim, May 14, 2016
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  7. Margery

    Margery LostCousins Member

    Thanks Tim, I believe that I may have found a family tree that applies to the correct family. Will have to wait for another free Ancestry offer.
     
    Margery, May 16, 2016
    #7
  8. Tim

    Tim Megastar and Moderator Staff Member

    That's good news!
     
    Tim, May 16, 2016
    #8

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