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From: Liz <>
Subject: Re: 1851 Census
Date: Mon, 31 Jan 2000 20:47:08 +0000


wrote:
>
> Hello,
>
> I recieved the "Family Tree Maker's" latest magazine and they're advertising
> "Census Records: United Kingdom, 1851. I phoned them and they say it's the
> entire census showing Name, age, gender, birthplace, marital status,
> occupation, relationship to head of houshold, exact address, county
> enumeration district, and a number that was assigned to that person's
> household. It was produced in collaboration with Ron Taylor and contains
> approximately 1 million individuals. The cost is $49.99 USA dollars. At
> this point it's on backorder for 4-5 weeks. I was told that it was
> completely refundable if it didn't meet my expectations. I went ahead and
> ordered and will wait with my fingers crossed. If anyone else is interested,
> it was listed in their latest magazine(Winter Issue) and is CD# 272. The
> number in the USA is 1-800-548-1806 and the webb address is -
> WWW.FAMILYTREEMAKER.COM/WINTER

Be very clear about what you have ordered. It is NOT the complete 1851
Census. That is not available on CD in its entirety.

If you think about it , one million individuals could hardly be the
complete Census for the UK, could it?

Ron Taylor's databases have been on the Internet for yonks. They are
searchable but you have to send email for details. Obviously the CD
would be quicker and more convenient but, given its limitations, I for
one have never found any of my people on it.

Ron's stuff can be found at

http://rontay.digiweb.com/

I notice HE says 2.2 million names!

I think you have been speaking to someone at FTM who is economical with
the truth....or doesn't know what they're talking about.

Check out the website and see what you think.

Liz (Greenwich UK)

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