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Re: Just getting started---Elkins
Posted by: Elzora Friesen (ID *****9591) Date: October 23, 2008 at 09:36:51
In Reply to: Re: Just getting started---Elkins by Melissa Elkins-Stepp of 2463

Melissa,
I've looked in my database but don't find any of the names you've listed here. That may mean that we are not related. However, I'll try to give you a couple of other suggestions. In what county is Spartanburg, S C located. Try to find some census' from that county in which your ancestor might be listed. Census' began 1790 and the last available census would be the 1930 census. However, not all states for the 1930 census our available yet. I believe that throught the 1840 census only head of household is listed with the number (not name) of children between certain ages - listed as male and female. The 1880 census can be found on FamilySearch.org (internet). For a fee you can subscribe to Ancestry.com. They will let you have a few days free as an introductory offer.
Early in my research I found the local Library quite helpful. Most libraries have a genealogy section where you might find your ancestors biography. Don't forget to use other GenForum web sites for your other surnames and also GenForum County web sites where your ancestors were from. On the Subject line of the GenForum page put one of your ancestors name, year of birth, State where they were from.
Do you know Dale Bennett's father's name? When was she born? If you can give me some dates, counties and states, I'll help you search. I never give up searching for my ancestors.
Keep posting. Many times someone will send you information who may not even be related to.
When you take information from the web sites be sure you can document that information. Many times people put information on the net which is not accurate.

Ellie





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