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Ancestry Vs 1837 online

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Guinevere

Guinevere Report 2 Apr 2005 21:32

Hi, In general Ancestry is only good for dead ancestors. Their BMDs are the same as free bmd, apart from post 1984 (I think) deaths. !837online has the entire GRO index. Gwynne

Kerry

Kerry Report 2 Apr 2005 21:29

Which is better?? Or worth paying for?? I subscribed to Ancestry which hasn`t been alot of use and it has been suggested I try 1837 online!! Is 1837 online better for finding living relatives?? If not, which site is.Many Thanks!!! Kerry xxxx P.S.Throwing myself back into searching my elusive family!!!!