Where do I start to find my
long lost relative?
- If you can relate to my story and feel that you would like to make the first steps towards tracing someone special you may find the follow information helpful.
- Contact the Salvation Army who can help you with your search. You can complete an online search request at www.salvationarmy.org.uk
- or call 0845 634 4747 for advice (There is a charge of £45 and you will need their full name, date of birth and their last known address before you start.)
- Apply to the General Register Office to get hold of any birth, death or marriage certificates you need during your search.
- Email enquiries to col.admin@ips.gsi.gov.uk (Certificate Service)
- or.Can your query be answered by one of our FAQs contained in the following link:
http://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/certificates/faqs.asp
call 0845 603 7788 or write to Certificates Services Section, General Register Office. PO BOX 2 Southport, PR8 2JD - For a more modern approach visit specialist website:
- www.genesreunited.co.uk which is designed to bring long lost relatives together.
- You may even be able to track down estranged family members through name and area searches on social networking sites like facebook and my space.
- Alternatively if your relative was an Army, Navy or Airforce veteran, you may wish to write to the archives department at the Ministry of Defence but expect delays in replies as they are usually inundated with general enquires.
- Information correct at time of writing. Please check websites.
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Good luck and never give up hope..
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