Sources of Living Relatives
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Sources of Living Relatives

By: Genealogical Publishing
October 6, 2025
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In Chapter Four of Genealogy in Reverse: Finding the Living. A Practical Guide for All Genealogists, Cheri Hudson Passey points out that we won’t find all the genealogical records we seek on the Internet. In some cases, we can make real progress if we reach out to actual people who share our ancestry. But who are they? Where are they? Passey illustrates that by “researching on location” we may be able to find them.  According to the author, “Libraries, archives, and historical societies hold many records that might help you find living family members.” Read on for more details about where to look and what to look for.

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