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Subject: Help?
Date: Wed, 9 Dec 1998 16:50:26 EST

Lesley Post, right?
I am a consultant and a Genealogy teacher. I have a few hints for you to
start with since the 1930 Census won't be out for a few years. (1) Start with
what you probably know, like where he died for an obit and death certificate.
Join the County-L for ideas of newspapers or write the Chamber of Commerce
for a list and ask if still in operation or where available for look ups-often
at libraries or the local Gen. Soc. or Historical Soc. Or check the Web page
for the county you are interested in. Even though they are secondary
sources for birth, parents, etc, they will give you some direction. Often
obits have a wealth of info. (2) If you know who and when he married, the
next is a marriage certificate. and then (3) a birth certificate. You work
backwards. Places where you buy Gen. supplies have US Gov. books on where to
write for vital statistics. Or email me and I will look up for you. It will
cost a little for the certificates but might jump start your research, you
don't need certified copies so tell them when you order and often the fee is
less. There are also City directories available in some locations so you can
trace where they lived in the city.
If you can get parents on the 1920 census there is a wealth of info. Is it
possible the parents were married before 1920? Everyone is listed from
1850-1920 Census but the 1890 isn't available.
Happy hunting!! Don't wait for others to give-start being a detective today.
It can be fun!!!!!!
Mary Bet

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