Linaker

pixie · Joined: 25 Sep 2007 Posts: 17

I am looking for any Linaker family members especially anyone connected to Harry or Peter.

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unsworth · Joined: 07 Sep 2006 Posts: 203

there are quite a few Linakers in the area. could you possibly give some dates of birth so we can locate the correct Harry or Peter, thankyou for posting on the board I am sure someone will have a connection or at least know someone who does.

pixie · Joined: 25 Sep 2007 Posts: 17

I don't really have too many details but here's a few.

Peter Linaker DOB. 5th January 1933.

Married Shirley Robinson around 1954/55 and had 4 children.

Harry Linaker. Not sure of his date of birth but it would have been around 1900. He was married twice and had 3 children to my knowledge. He was in the Navy.

I'm not doing too well here am I.

Maybe I should read up about how to do this as I assume you start with the most recent and work back?

I'm sure someone will tell me if that's wrong.

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SeaCopRimmer · Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2007 6:32 pm Post subject:

It is always a good idea to start with the most recent, although sometimes they are the most difficult! Once you get back to 1901 you can check Census Returns and get complete families on one sheet. Don't despair - we've all been where you're going Wink

If you have a date of birth you could send for his Birth Certificate which will give his parents' names (and father's occupation) and, hopefully, an address which is a good starting point.

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unsworth · Joined: 07 Sep 2006 Posts: 203

this is the only Harry Linaker I could find on Lancashire births 1897-1913

Lancashire Birth indexes for the years: 1900
Surname Forename(s) Sub-District Registers At Mother's Maiden Name Reference
LINAKER Harry Witton Blackburn W/46/75

only 1 Harry in marriages 1920-1935

Lancashire Marriage indexes for the years: 1925
Surname Forename(s) Surname Forename(s) Church / Register Office Registers At Reference
LINAKER Harry MASON Edith Turton, St Anne Blackburn CE31/3/219

pixie · Joined: 25 Sep 2007 Posts: 17

Thank you for that. Doesn't look like any of us exist as I can't even find my details never mind anyone else. Very Happy

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Jane · Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2007 9:10 pm Post subject:

Yes Pixie the usual way is start with yourself and work backwards.

So you know you're parent's names - ages maybe, date of birth, marriage date

A copy of their marriage certificate will give you their father's names.
A copy of their birth certificate will not only give both parent's names but also Mother's maiden name.

You can then work back to 1901 and the census like Seacop says

If we can help further just ask on the forum. There are lots of us willing to help Very Happy

Oh and the society sell a starter pack - look at the list of things we sell on our web site - www.nmfhssouthport.co.uk

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Dotty · Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2007 9:03 am Post subject: Beginning your family history

Hi pixie

Thanks for your PM. My first attendance at a society monthly meeting was a members' interest evening and the then secretary of the group did a presentation on beginning family history.

Like Jane and Seacop he said to start with yourself and what you know. Mother, father, both sets of grandparents...that gives you 3 generations just by writing it down...see, that's how easy it is! So get a notebook and make a start. He suggested writing down all your sources of information i.e. birth, marriage, death certificate, electoral role, etc.

Next, he suggested speaking to the oldest living member of your family and ask for their remembrances. Use a tape recorder so you don't forget anything.

Then he said to go through photographs and write in pencil on the back when and where it was taken. Who is depicted and what occasion was it.

Genealogy/family history is a fabulous interest and is contagious...

TTFN

Dotty

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unsworth · Joined: 07 Sep 2006 Posts: 203

Hey dotty we don't do the pencil on the back any more some of the new pencils are just as damaging as pen. instead we recommend that you purchase acid free envelopes. put the pictures in individual envelopes and using an acid free pen journal all info on the envelope. file these envelopes in an archival safe box clearly marked ancestral photos. don't for get to add a few spectacular ones of yourself as well

pixie · Joined: 25 Sep 2007 Posts: 17

Thanks for all the great advice.

I only have limited info as the family are all estranged and nobody talks to anyone really, and certainly not about family history.

I think one of the family have done a tree but I don't have any access to it.

I may have to rethink this as I think it's going to be a bit of a struggle.

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unsworth · Joined: 07 Sep 2006 Posts: 203

Look Pixie Don't give up. I am the only one who is doing research on my line. My Dad didn't talk to me for 10 years. His Dad's siblings hadn't talked to each other since their Dad died. Just take it one day at a time. Concentrate on one name for a while - if you don't find anything set that person aside for a few weeks then come back with fresh eyes.. I've been doing this for 30 years now and I still get frustrated with some of my ancestors. How dare they make things so difficult for me. Marriages, remarriages, children born & died between census. I've seen it all. Just remember this is fun and exciting when you finally locate them. And remember you are not alone in it. There's always someone you can reach out to. Especially on this site.

Unsworth you must have had caps lock on. I have rewritten your post[/

Jane · Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2007 4:11 pm Post subject:

Pixie please don't give up yet.

If you are local please come along to our Open Day on Saturday. Lots of us will be there to help.

If that isn't possible take it one step at a time

1 - Write down you name, date of birth

2 - Get a copy of your birth certificate.
Then you have your parent's full names

3 - Now you need a copy of their marriage certificate
Start looking around the time of the eldest child's birth.
It is not unusual for people to marry just a short while before - or even after! - a child is born

That will tell you their father's names
And their ages hopefully
That will help you find a birth certificate for them

Like Unsworth says concentrate on one line at a time.
Choose either your Mother or Father
You can always move onto the other later on.

And yes there are plenty of us here willing to help Very Happy

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SeaCopRimmer · Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2007 4:45 pm Post subject:

We all get despondent at times, but having people to talk to (as we have here) helps get through the brick wall. It would be good to see you on Saturday if you are able to get there - if not, think about us and we'll think about you and it's amazing how the spirit works Wink

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unsworth · Joined: 07 Sep 2006 Posts: 203

Sorry about that. was working on a direct line ancestor. always capitalize their entire name to make it easier to trace out from a list.

pixie · Joined: 25 Sep 2007 Posts: 17

Thanks so much to you all for the encouagement. I won't give up yet.

I have my birth cetificate with both my parents names on so that's a good start.
They are both still alive as is my Mum's Mum (she's 97).

It sounds like it's going to cost a few bob for all those certificates Very Happy

I won't be able to make it to the open day because of the kids but I will keep going on this project.
I'm desperate to find some living relatives as well because everyone has drifted apart and some should still be alive.

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