I have found the surname interests register to be of tremendous use, I have made contact with both my Vaughan family and Hewlett family connections. When I signed up to the register I did it as a matter of course, not really thinking I would find direct connections to my Great Grandmother's family both the male and female line. The help and information received from these distant relatives has been superb, and will continue. The friendship and help received from other members of the board has made my research far more interesting than my London family which I am struggling with.

I look forward to my daily visit to the board and wonder in amazement at what will be the next question that will require an answer.

Barbara Lloyd.

I certainly consider that the Surname Database is worthwhile - I have been in contact with a couple of people with shared interests through it; what's more, your message served as a reminder to look again and I've just seen another very interesting looking contact!
Of course, if you find someone researching the same name(s) it's useful to be able to peruse the other person's tree. www.genesreunited.co.uk serves this purpose very well since you can allow another specific person to have access to your tree. Not that everyone wants to use 'genes' to store their data - I don't myself! However, as long as you use software that enables you to export data in GEDCOM format that isn't a problem since 'genes' will accept data in GEDCOM format.
In addition, 'genes' will fortnightly compare your tree with everyone else's and will send you an email all the 'hot matches' it has found. Most of them aren't true matches but I have found enough positive contacts to make it worthwhile.

I found only one family name in the Register, but it led me directly to a (fourth) cousin in the US, with whom I've shared a lot of interesting information. So definitely worth while.

While writing, may I say that the Parish Records Project has been a treasure trove of information for me, and is a truly magnificent effort by all the volunteers.

Unfortunately the Surnames Research has not been of much use to me as yet - a Sindrey, but this must be that there are not many of us left.
I await the day that my busy son logs on to do further research into his ancestors - the Teagues. I've no doubt it will be helpful to him.

I wondered if I am a "sad soul" as I log on to this site every time I download my emails. If I go away, I just have to switch on as soon as I get home. I never know if I might miss something vital. I read almost everything that comes on line, it does give insites into many aspects of Forest life.

All those concerned with this site, please keep up the good work.

Ann S.

AS A RECENT NEW SUBSCRIBER, THE SURNAME REGISTER CAME UP TRUMPS
WITH A CONNECTION TO THE NIBLET FAMILY.
NOMAD

Here is a copy of a recent reply I received in response to the email message I sent to all the people who had submitted to the Surnames Research Register.
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Hi

It seems ages ago now but I was attempting to start a family tree, firstly on my mothers side who's maiden name was Aston and originated from Broadwell, so I posted some details on a site and really did not expect to hear anything, in fact I had forgotten all about it. Imagine my surprise when I received an Email from Canada from a relative of my Grandfathers brother.

Thanks and keep up the good work.

Best regards

Gerald Willis

Please keep up the good work -- I have just met my father's cousin for the first time, with her daughter & grand daughter. This would not have been possible, had it not been for the contact I have made with my third cousin Brian in New Zealand, thanks to this website. We have shared much information over the last few months and I greatly enjoy reading the message board & latest additions to the stories, pictures and the exceptionally useful Parish register transcripts.