To find an ancestor in a biography, you must at least know your ancestor's full name. In addition, in order to confirm that the individual described in the biography is your ancestor, you need information that can verify the identity. For example, birthplace, and birth date of your ancestor. If you do not have the minimum information to find a biography, you can either:

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Name

Birth date

Birthplace

Places the family lived

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Finding previous research

Contact genealogy societies in the area where your ancestor lived. They often keep lists of individuals who are researching a particular surname. You can also try leaving messages on computer BBS"s.

Make sure to check photo albums, scrapbooks, diaries, and family Bibles at home. See the topic Finding information at home for more information.

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