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| pixie |
LinakerI am looking for any Linaker family members especially anyone connected to Harry or Peter. |
| unsworth |
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 |
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. |
| SeaCopRimmer |
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 
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. |
| unsworth |
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 |
Thank you for that. Doesn't look like any of us exist as I can't even find my details never mind anyone else. 
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| Jane |
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
Oh and the society sell a starter pack - look at the list of things we sell on our web site - www.nmfhssouthport.co.uk |
| Dotty |
Beginning your family historyHi pixieThanks 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 |
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 |
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. |
| unsworth |
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 |
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
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| SeaCopRimmer |
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
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| unsworth |
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 |
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
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. |
| Dotty |
Your grandmaQuick, get round to see your gran with a bunch of flowers and ask her for her remembrances. Just think...if she can remember her grandmother that could take you into the early 1800s.
Thanks unsworth for the updated advice on the photographs...things change and we need to be on the ball.
Don't let the sheer magnitude of the task daunt you, pixie, an old Chinese proverb says "A journey of a 1,000 miles begins with a single step"...take one day at a time and never give up! Good hunting... Dotty
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| Jane |
Just think - she may even have some old certificates! Take a pad and pen and make notes. I am amazed at how old ladies remember dates and things from their childhood. Just jot it all down because you never know when it will be useful |
| pixie |
I already know my Nans Dad's name (her maiden name) was Harding and he was a vicar/pastor and the family went to America to live.
She's not very "here" any more I'm afraid and that's all she was able to tell me. Her married name was Robinson (my Mums Maiden name). Maybe I'm not doing too bad so far then by the sound of it. 
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