First check to see if there is a family bible that has been passed down from
generation to generation. Back in the 1800's some places didn't
have birth, marriage and death certificates. So family members
would record the births, marriages and deaths in a family bible. If there isn't one, then start one for yourself.
If the bible
didn't give you the answer and you are living in the same town
for whom you are looking for, go to the City Courthouse Vital
Statistics office. They have birth, marriage and death
certificates there. They may have who you are looking for.
Another
great place to visit is your library. They keep old newspapers
on mircofilm. You can look in the birth and obituaries sections. Alot of times, the obituaries will list the surviving family members. They could also have census records for the city. Census records will tell you who was living in that town and when, and sometimes they will list the people who were living in the house at that time. Remember to always make copies when you find something. (You might have to pay a little money to get a copy, but it's usually not to much.)
The church is another great
resource. They to keep records of baptisms and deaths. They may
also have information on the person you are looking for and if they held a position with that church also. Some churches like the LDS have a Family History Center, and they
can help you search their many many records for your family.
There is
one other place that can be a great deal of help. That is the
Social Security Office. If you have a social serurity number for the person you are looking for, you can write the Social Security office and request the records of that person. Everyone who worked from the 1930's on had a social security number. When they filled out the application, they had to give their date of birth. They can also tell you when they died. Sometimes the person filling out the application for a card would also put down who their parents were. Do you have a social security number, if you don't get one Make sure you give them as much information as possible. This will help others who might search for you 100 years from now.
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