Genealogy Forum UK

Hi all and thanks for the advice, all good sound advice but my main problem is my dad is an only child and tho still living (none of my grandparents are) he had a stroke 18 months back and his memory isnt brilliant, he has helped me as much as he can and he was able to give me a little information t...

Hi Rob and thanks for the welcome, no I am not from Brum. Was born in Preston, Lancs, spent around 30 years in North wales before returning to Lancs following divorce.

Hello everyone, yet another newcomer here and an absolute beginner to boot, I am just starting out with this geneaology lark and tracing the Bell side of my family tree.I know that my g grandfather Thomas Bell was From Ecclefechan on the Scottish borders and Moved to Newcastle to become a miner. I s...