Bob Mooney-Pa's Blog – September 2009 Archive (2)

Often people over look these sources of info. They can be very useful in pin pointing dates of death,places of work or exact home address.

With the absence of a 1890 census city directories can be a big help.

Not all smaller towns have them but at times combined with other small towns in the area or even with the county were they are located.

Most public librarys and historical groups have them. Pus they are available online at such sites as ancestry.com.…

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You know I debated for along time if I should send away for these records and finally did. Everyone one said it'll take 6 wks to get them. I must have lucked out. I only 3 weeks I had my gr grandfathers and what a surprise it was.

I have learned so much from these records.

I always knew he was married afew times,but 4 times...wow.

It's amazing the people who tried claiming his pension.

It contains doctors reports,court documents,ex wives statements and more.

If you have… Continue