He always told my father and aunt that he was an only child. He said one of his parents was from germany and one from sweeden. I don't know the acuracy but this is what he told his grandchildren. How do I get in touch with the Veitch historical society? In the 1900 census it was spelled Veatch. In 1910 it was Veitch. In 1920 it was back to Veatch. Does the spelling mean it is not the same person? or are they interchangable? I will check out the facebook site. Thanks for you help!!