Released on = December 7, 2005, 5:15 am

Press Release Author = Blood-Ties Tracing Service

Industry = Consumer Services

Press Release Summary = Blood-Ties Tracing Service - the people finders. We can
trace lost family and missing friends, and conduct probate, beneficiary and adoption
searches. A professional service run with care and discretion. You can trust your
search to Blood-Ties.

Press Release Body = Are You Looking For Someone?
Here is a little bit of advice for those thinking of searching for missing family or
friends.

Life is short and we all have the right to try to find the people that matter to us
before it is too late. It is enjoyable doing this kind of family research and it can
be quite thrilling when the person you are looking for is found.

The first task is to look at all the information you have. It is always a good idea
to write down everything and to ask for any family stories about the person they are
looking for. These little snippets of information can seem of dubious value, but
they can also provide the clues necessary to solve the mystery.

Much time is spent in archives and in libraries, though some investigation is
carried out on the Internet and using databases on CD Rom. It is amazing what can be
learned with the use of a PC and a search engine like Google.

Sooner or later it is time to use those old-fashioned investigative skills on the
telephone or by writing carefully scripted letters to possible relatives. They need
to be approached gently and given time to get used to the idea of this new contact.
They may need to talk with their family and decide whether or not to go any further.
Remember, their family may not even know of your existence and you don\'t want your
sudden arrival to be a nasty shock to them.

For a while it can be useful for the researcher to act as a go-between offering
their address for both parties to use until they decide it is ok to take it further.
If a meeting is planned it is wise to make it at a neutral location somewhere
between their homes. Much like going on a first date, it is best to be careful and
not expect too much too soon!

It should be remembered that any search and reunion is bound to be stressful. It is
always a good idea to wait until things are reasonably stable in your life before
embarking on this kind of journey and it is helpful to have a close friend, relative
or a caring partner who can offer support to you over the times of misery and joy
that such a search can bring.

Whenever you feel ready to find out what happened to the people missing from your
life, I suggest that you shop around a bit before deciding on a researcher to help
you. Check that they are a member of a trade organisation like the Association of
British Investigators (ABI) or the Association of Genealogists and Researchers in
Archives (AGRA). That way you can be sure that they are working to a code of
practice.

Feel free to drop me a line if I can be of any help in your search.

Giles Higgitt
Blood-Ties Tracing Service
http://www.blood-ties.com
Email: info@blood-ties.com


Web Site = http://www.blood-ties.com

Contact Details = Giles Higgitt