Request Genealogical Information from Family Members

(Date)

Dear (Your Relative's Name),

(Insert paragraph of family news here.)

You may know that I am gathering information about our family history. I am currently working on the (surname) branch of the family, and I wonder if you could give me any information about them. In particular, I am looking for (short list of information that you need, such as names or birth dates of specific people).

I appreciate you taking the time to help me out. If you would like, I would be happy to send you the family information that I have already collected for this branch.

Say hello to (name) for me!

(Warm regards,)

(Your Name)