I am trying to do my family tree and have been at it for almost a year. Some of it i can go back to the early 1700's which is great. Then there is my mothers side, which isn't so easy. Ive spent days trying to find her grandfather. He was born in the Netherlands and came to the US about 1934. Ive checked Ellis Island and there is no luck. I do have his dob, dod and ssn. I can not find anything about his parents or siblings though. Anyone know where I should look that might help more?
2007-07-24 12:28:21 · 9 answers · asked by Ashley S 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
His obituary (free), death certificate, marriage certificate (both cost something, varies by state) may mention his parents. His SSN application almost always will; his exact birthdate and place, employer and address at the time, father and mother (maiden name.) It is the most accurate and most expensive of the four.
Write if you need advice on how to get any of them.
2007-07-25 12:46:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are other ports of entry into the United States besides Ellis Island, and if you look on the internet you can find other places where he may have entered keep looking and do not give up that might be the solution to your problem.
2007-07-31 17:10:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you know the town or village in the Netherlands, try writing the town clerk, and/or the local priest. Many times these people can access records, and give you further information. If you are really lucky, they may even have records going further back.
2007-07-24 12:51:21 · answer #3 · answered by Beau R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a hard time with finding my dad's side of the family, mainly my grandpa's. My grandpa is in his 90's and he cannot remember what the origional last name was (It was changed from a Russian name to a French). Sometimes you just can't get into your past. Good luck.
2007-07-24 12:32:44 · answer #4 · answered by RedRabbit 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
His SSN application, $27, should have his father's name and his mother's maiden name. His death certificate might have them. His marriage record might have them. The article about his wedding in the local paper's society pages, on microfilm in the library, may have them. You could post his name, DOB and the places he was born in and lived in (town, COUNTY, state) here and someone might find him on the census. That isn't as good as the SSN app, but it is free. It isn't as good because if he lived with an uncle and called him "Dad" because his parents died when he was young, he might be on the census with relation "son" instead of "nephew".
2016-05-17 14:31:52 · answer #5 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
crazy as it might seem, mormans sure do have a ton on family trees... they baptize for everyone out there dead...so they may have some info in their data bases.. in fact they consider it a "ministry" sort of thing to help people look for relatives.
2007-07-24 13:22:20 · answer #6 · answered by shadedmoss 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you tried family tree sites they are usually a really good help. Some of them you have to pay for but they are worth it.
2007-07-24 12:36:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is a sight you can go to reunion.com as long as you have his ss number and correct spelling,you can put the info in,i believe it cost 20 dollars but it may help.good luck
2007-07-30 04:00:14 · answer #8 · answered by tnsupermomwhit 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im trying to find mine, its hard, ive found nothing...
2007-07-29 22:57:37 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋