That obituary for your great-uncle might have been written and paid for by his third wife. Consequently, she may choose not to mention his first wife or his son that she could not stand. And that biography of your great-great-grandmother’s half-brother may fail to mention his half-sister and he saw no reason to mention his mother’s first marriage in the family history section. The person paying for information to be published may very easily leave out that which he does not care to share with others. ———————————— Check out GenealogyBank’s Offer for Tip of the Day Fans!
If you want a copy of your ancestor’s death certificate, think twice before paying one of those online places an exorbitant fee for “instant” or overnight services. Here are some general suggestions: Check FamilySearch.org to determine if the certificates are online there at no charge. Determine if the records have been microfilmed and are available via loan through the Family History Library. Check the appropriate state archives or state historical library website to see if the certificates are online there. Determine what the state office of vital statistics charges for a copy. Determine what the county or town charges for a copy. Unless you are settling an estate or performing some type of legal work, a certified copy probably is not necessary. Check around before getting your copy […]
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