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Newbie hit a wall, can you help?

Newbie hit a wall, can you help?

Posted: 1 Aug 2015 4:59PM GMT
Classification: Query
Surnames: West
Greetings!

I am looking for information on an ancestor (Jacob Amerty West of TN/TX, b. 1823). He seems to have appeared in adult form out of thin air; there are no records of his birth, childhood, or parents; although adult records report him as being born in the States. What do you do when this happens? Any tips you can provide would be much appreciated!

Re: Newbie hit a wall, can you help?

Posted: 1 Aug 2015 5:58PM GMT
Classification: Query
Do you know when he died? try and search out his death certificate. His parents names if known should be on that. You can try searching for a marriage license for Jacob and his wife. Check Civil War records as well. You can also try and trace back his wife's family and for her maiden name to try and tie the two together. Be patient. Good luck!
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