Need help finding family in Gibraltar

[maggiecarson]

Can anyone help me with finding my ancestors in Gibraltar and Spain?

Are there any resources on the internet that I could search, BMD's etc?

Thank-you in advance

Maggie

 

[p.risboy]

Hi Maggie,

Have you seen this site:- http://website.lineone.net/~stephaniebidmead/index.htm

Steve.

 

[maggiecarson]

Hi Steve

Thanks for replying

No I hadn't seen that site, I will check it out, thanks.

Maggie

 

[p.risboy]

Hi Maggie,

So how's your luck been so far.

Steve.

 

[maggiecarson]

Hi Steve

No luck so far, I'm afraid.
I did contact someone on another site and sent an email, but he never got back to me.
I think that part of my family is going to be a long hard slog. I shall not give up though, hopefully the new year will bring some new luck

Thanks for your asking

I hope you had a lovely Christmas.
And best wishes for 2010

Maggie

 

[davelambert271]

Hi Maggie
I presume you have checked IGI. they have lisings for Southwest Europe, which includes Gibralter and Spain
dave

 

[maggiecarson]

Hi Dave

I have looked at the IGI, but nothing for my family.

Thanks for your advice

Regards
Maggie

 

[maggiecarson]

Hello Steve and Dave

Take a look at this link it will explain the process in which they carried out the census for Gibraltar. http://www.rootschat.com/links/0716/

Maggie

 

[maggiecarson]

Hello again

I recently found another site, which I think may help me.
I need to investigate it further but I thought I would mention it in-case it helps anyone else looking for family in Gibraltar.
http://www.gibraltargenealogy.com/

I am also going to contact the Churches and Cemeteries, to see if they may be of some assistance.

Regards

Maggie

 

[p.risboy]

Hello again

I recently found another site, which I think may help me.
I need to investigate it further but I thought I would mention it in-case it helps anyone else looking for family in Gibraltar.
http://www.gibraltargenealogy.com/

I am also going to contact the Churches and Cemeteries, to see if they may be of some assistance.

Regards

Maggie

Keep knocking on those doors Maggie, someone will answer.

Steve.

 

[maggiecarson]

Steve,

With a stubborn streak passed down from my Scottish/Irish/English/Spanish ancestors - Na, I'll never give up

Cheers!!

Maggie

 

[p.risboy]

Steve,

With a stubborn streak passed down from my Scottish/Irish/English/Spanish ancestors - Na, I'll never give up

Cheers!!

Maggie

Any progress Maggie. Is that 'stubborn' streak still going strong.

Steve.

 

[maggiecarson]

Hi Steve

I haven't had a breakthrough, yet. I have been working on another branch of my tree, am waiting for certificate to move back further.
That doesn't mean Ive given up, just taking a break

Maggie

 

[maggiecarson]

Re: Need help finding family in Gibraltar - Found!!!!

Hello

Some good news

I have found my Grandparents marriage details on FamilySearch, they have recently updated their records!

Not only did it give me my Grandparents marriage details, Ive also got birth dates and their parents names, also other family members.

Persistence, luck and my stubborn streak has paid off

Maggie

 

[p.risboy]

Re: Need help finding family in Gibraltar - Found!!!!

Hello

Some good news

I have found my Grandparents marriage details on FamilySearch, they have recently updated their records!

Not only did it give me my Grandparents marriage details, Ive also got birth dates and their parents names, also other family members.

Persistence, luck and my stubborn streak has paid off

Maggie

That's brilliant Maggie.

Glad you got that sorted, so it's onwards and backwards.

Any more tips/sites you find, could you pass them on to us all.

Steve.

 

[maggiecarson]

Hi Steve,

I'm still buzzing with excitement

Have you checked out the new records on Family Search? They have added lots of new records! Well worth a look

If I find anything else that may help, I will certainly post it.

Regards, Maggie

 

[maggiecarson]

Hello all, I thought it time for an update on finding my family in Gibraltar.

I have had a wonderful result after contacting a cousin who I contacted on another genealogy site. (Genes Reunited).

My cousin was able to help me immensely, supplying me with baptism, birth and marriage details of my ancestors. I now have certificates of baptism (Spanish) which contain so much detail, grandparents on both sides and also godparents names. They also mention spouse's names. I also received a photo of my great grandmother which was a real treat!
I have learned so much history on my family and now have a clearer understanding on who they were and how they lived there lives.

Facebook is also another source to gain knowledge, there are a few groups for history lovers which has helped me learn more about the areas I am interested in.

My message to anyone is never give up hope

Maggie.

 

[leefer]

That is great news Maggie.

Pleased for you