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James0nJuiceb0x t1_iyxmn6f wrote

My Dad never knew his biological father. And Dad passed away without ever getting any answers.

I've been trying to track my grandfather down based on the VERY limited info I have. Stories like this gives me so much hope.

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rephaim_ t1_iyxth1k wrote

any luck with dna ?

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James0nJuiceb0x t1_iyxu3u1 wrote

Nothing so far.

But I'm really only messing with the free half of Ancestry.com for now - a subscription for all the features just isn't in the budget right now, unfortunately.

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rephaim_ t1_iyxz7uk wrote

if your leads happen to have local ties it would be worth looking up county level genealogical groups, sometimes in libraries. they may have an account you can use for those features if they have enough regular funding. good luck!

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insbdbsosvebe t1_iyy8gan wrote

If you want anything looked up on ancestry records, give me a DM. I’m a search angel and would be happy to do that for you!

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VeitPogner t1_iyyn00g wrote

Many Latter Day Saints (Mormon) temples have a Family Research Center which is open to the local public. Their genealogical databases (which are not limited to LDS members) are extensive and can be very helpful, and they do not charge visitors for their use. If you live near an LDS temple, it's worth looking into.

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ShimmyShimmyYaw t1_iyzldeu wrote

Also check your local historical society- it’s amazing how much info even the smallest towns and counties have.

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