Re: Jonsson family in Sweden
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In reply to:
Jonsson family in Sweden
5/10/01
Judy,
Figuring you may be completly new at this, I will give you a couple of hints.
When I first saw your surname Jonnson, I thought of JOHNSON, so I suggest you check that name on GenForum.
Next with the name Otterson, I thought of OTT.I'm not saying your family changed names immediately, but there is always the possibilty.
Now Ott is a name I recognize from OH, as I went to school with a couple of them in 1950's.Try Lucas County OH, Toledo area is what it was known as back then.The city is now Oregon, Ohio; same county.
An eazy to check all the messages listed for a name is to say for instance your Otterson/Ott.There is a box to the right of the list of messages that says search this forum.Put in her name first name and even try the middle name next.If there is no connection for her name, try the spouse's last name and then first name.If there is nothing, go to Johnson and try using each of their given names seperately.
This is a means to keep you from reading every message.That could take you forever.
Should those 2 not work, try going to the states you think they may have traveled getting to where you live now.If the states don't work, try surrounding counties and where you live now.
Another thing I do, when you find someone that has posted under the same surname, click on their name where it says posted by, it will show you all the messages they have posted.If you see anything that reminds you of a name or location, read their message.See who replied to their message and do the same thing for their messages.
Different spellings are call soundex names.You can 'ask Jeeves" for soundex names for your surnames.Check them out.Even if it doesn't make sense your name would be spelled that way.
If this is totally confusing, please feel free to ask me questions.I too was new at one time.I'd be glad to extend a "Random Act of Kindness" to help repay all the help I have received over the years.
Good luck on your research and by all means don't give up.This is addictive and more fun meeting those you never knew were related.
Elizabeth
Opps, almost forgot this one,should you need an address for anyone posting a message, bu clicking on the name as mentioned previously, not only will you get a list of messages by them, but also their email.Sometimes the emails are old, so post a note anyway and it still may be read.
You are welcome GenForum for the explanation of your forum.We love it.
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