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Posted by Helga (U14993776) on Monday, 3rd October 2011
I have relatives apparently in Germany. I have had some work done on this but the family I am researching moved around in Berlin and then vanished and I can't afford to have a professional to help any more. I have details of the last known addresses but they then left. i cannot find them anymore. Any ideas from anyone would be gratefully received.
Helga
Hello Helga and welcome to the message board.
Unfortunately we are not able to discuss details of living people due to the data protection act.
Have you tried genesreunited I think the membership is Β£10 for 6 months and you never know some of your relatives may be looking for you too.
Try Cyndi's list for Germany as that site will have a German Forum somewhere where you can chat to others,
If they are still living most messageboards wont let you add details but if you are talking about pre 1925 then it may be ok to look at the 1911 census or earlier.
Familysearch has BMDs for Germany but again they only have 100 years ago and beyond.
Edna
You could do a name search in 192.com for free but to get information on addresses you will need to buy credits.
Edna
if they are German, try locating them on FB. In what year did they vanish from Berlin? Was it the west or east part?
It does depend on the date and the best chance is if they were in East Berlin as there may be a Stasi file on them, although I don't know what the access restrictions may be. There should be a German equivalent of the Red Cross who may be able to help.
Hi
I had relatives that have died by now. Sorry I did not make that clear. I have been away, therefore have just got your message. I am on Ancestry.co.uk and have had no luck. You think genesreunited may be better do you ?
Hi Edna
Thankyou for your reply. I have been away and only just got it. I will try what you said. The relatives would be dead now that were there, sorry I did not make that clear. Will let you know if I have any joy.
Helga
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