Re: Needing help with family tree
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Needing help with family tree
Shauna Ferguson-Young 7/14/07
Have you obtained a death certificate for your grandparents, or at least your Grandmother, for whom you have a death date?That should give you her parent's names and her place of birth, which would give you another generation, and a place to start looking.When you know when and where she was born, you can then look at census records for that place and time, to find other family members....siblings of your grandmother.
As you know where the grandparents are buried, have you checked to see what records are available for cemetery readings there?If you know the name of the cemetery, you cancontact them about their records.There would probably be newspaper obits at the time of their deaths, and these usually contain genealogical info, so check for local newspapers. Much of this info might be obtainable from local historical or genealogical societies, in the town.Have you checked to see if there are any of these?Often there is someone there who can be of help, and knows the area well.(I did a quick google and see thatPacific, Missouri DOES had a historical society, so that might be your a good bet....be sure to see what all they offer online).