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Janet in Yorkshire

Janet in Yorkshire Report 23 Oct 2006 16:59

Have only used a researcher to 'act as eyes' in a record office and look up references I specified. If I have a problem, be it deciding where to look or mulling over alternatives, then so will they! I am not prepared to pay someone for 'thinking' time and chasing up dead ends - there is no guarantee that they can come up with the goods, just because they're being paid. Jay

Ang

Ang Report 23 Oct 2006 16:56

I have met Gill Blanchard who advertises in some of these mags. She runs classes at Norwich Family History Centre. She is a lovely lady who knows her stuff, but I have not used her for research. She does have a website & responds to e-mails quite quickly. Ang x

ChrisofWessex

ChrisofWessex Report 23 Oct 2006 15:47

Only time I used researcher - was one who was a member of the History Association. Found him honest reliable and reasonable. Ann

Poirot

Poirot Report 23 Oct 2006 14:30

Save your money Paul ! unless you wish to get ripped off !!! There are lots of people on here who would be willing to help you overcome your present obstacle, my advise to you would be, once you get a lead ' do your own research ! ' it is much more fun ' Believe me.

Paul

Paul Report 23 Oct 2006 10:47

Anyone ever used any of these? I've come to a complete stand still and was thinking about contacting a professional in one of these ads. Any one had an good or bad expieriences with them?