I'm supposed to do a genealogy project for my English class.I have my whole Dad's side of the family done since no one one his side divorced.My mom's side is totally different.Her parents divorced when her and her little sister were very young,but both parents got remarried,so I know who my biological grandfather is on her side.But here's the problem:I don't know who my biological great-grandfather is.My great-grandmother refuses to tell who my grandma's real father is.I take that back-she refuses to tell ANYBODY who he is.I need help.I'm not gonna stop this search until...idk.Whenever I guess.I need help.Email me back @ firemansdaughter@yahoo.com if you have any info.My great-grandmother's name is Yvonne or Barbara Fraiser.
2007-03-27 13:22:13 · 4 answers · asked by firemansdaughter11 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Genealogy
I take it your great grandmother is still alive, as is your grandmother.
Your teacher will not like my answer, which is this... many living persons have valid reasons for protecting what they consider to be private information, or a "family secret". Not that your gr grandma was wild, etc.. but the reality is that many women had children before marriage. Or dad was a scoundral or something else, and the mom chooses to protect the child.
I absolutely LOVE genealogy, and yes, it is a wonderful thing to have research skills. But with as many divorces as there are today, not to mention single parent families... I personally don't feel that it is always appropriate for a school assignment. It places many kids in an embarrassing position.
Great grandma has her reasons.. and as a long time researcher, it would frustrate me too. But I STRONGLY respect people's rights to share what information they choose. You are more than welcome to share what I believe with your teacher.
2007-03-27 15:03:01 · answer #1 · answered by wendy c 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Do you have any other information to match up with, in particular Yvonne/Barbara's birth year and state? There are many records for those names, and it's hard to tell which ones are her or not without any further information.
2007-03-27 16:01:15 · answer #2 · answered by calliope320 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you checked any census records? Have you been to the Court House to check marriages, deeds, wills, etc. You can also check the Mormon Geneology site or social security
or deaths. Also military records. Fraiser can be spelled in other ways you could try.......Frazer, etc.
2007-03-27 14:12:58 · answer #3 · answered by maybelline512 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Follow the paper trail. For instance her death certificate will normally show dates & places of death & birth, and parents' names.
2007-03-27 16:56:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋