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From: Margaret McCleskey <>
Subject: Re: [RHEA-L] Genealogy Dilemma
Date: Sat, 23 Jan 1999 15:13:48 -0600


Have you tried to get a death certificate?

wrote:
>
> I've learned that I have a half brother and sister. My parents were divorced
> when I was 2 or 3 and my father remarried. He has since died and his obituary
> listed his survivors: widow and two children, plus others.
> My father died over 30 years ago and I have a copy of the obituary; in fact,
> I visited his grave when I was in that part of the country a few years ago.
> Recently, I learned that his widow, who must be near 90, is still living.
> My dilemma: his children may not know of my existence. Even though this was
> eons ago, his children may not know that he was previously married and had a
> child.
> I'm not eager to renew or instigate, new family ties, but I would like to know
> some particulars about my father: when and where he was born, etc.
> Should I contact his son, who is near my age, or his son? If so, what is the
> proper way to do this? I'd really appreciate your advice and counsel.
>
> Thank you
> Lola
>
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