"The Smiths of Bournemouth" 

Where the Story Begins

A woman's grandfather came to Canada alone. Not knowing much about his past, she was curious if she was the only living descendant from that particular family line or were there other collateral relatives (cousins) still living in Europe?

Research Highlights

Like the dance movement the Cha-Cha, we sometimes have to move backwards to go forwards in 21st century records. The report included movements of lost relatives for the past 100 years.

The Result

Through Lyn's research, two second cousins were found living in England. The report gave historical and contact information. The client phoned her new-found relatives. On the second ring the receiver was picked-up. The cousins spent nearly an hour giggling as if the two had known each other for years. Plans were to visit one-another in the near future. And after a few months of planning, they finally embraced.