Re: Wolfenbargers in Tenn.
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Wolfenbargers in Tenn.
10/15/00
The latest Union Co census I have is 1920 and there is a Lawrence and Myrtle Wolfenbarger listed in it, both 22 yrs old. Didn't quite understand the comment that they came to Union Co from Germany in 1938, however I guess it could be possible.Have been Wolfenbargers in Union Co at least since 1860.There are other documents she can use to prove her age.If she has a social security card, she can request the SS5 document she completed to get a card to verify age (contact the local social security office or the 1-800 #) also, she can use an old insurance policy if she has one; she can request school records if she remembers where she went to school. If it was in Union Co, she can contact the school system administrator there.The county seat of Union Co is Maynardville and they have a home page.www.maynardville.com
A long time ago, there were no birth certificates.My father was born in 1923 and he had an old bible, army discharge papers, school records,and a life insurance policy issued in 1950 that he was able to use to substantiate his date of birth.You mentioned your friend was a widow, so she may also need proof of her marriage if she is filing for benefits on her deceased husband's record.Tennessee records are housed in Nashville and you can link to them from the Maynardville home page or go towww.TN.govGood luck to you and your friend.