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I am trying to get information and old newspaper articles,on bf grandfather whom was killed when bf dad was just a teenager.We have no family history no clue where the family comes from all this information died with his grandfather.I need help finding these things I don't want to go to DES MOINES but I will if I have to is there anyone who knows either a good site to get this information or if I can access this info without going to DES MOINES(oh he was killed in the 70s sometime we are thinking 75 he was stabbed we believe in a bar)PLEASE help I have been looking for weeks I am about cross eyed from it..
Thank You In Advance.
Really?Thats probably not the smartest thing you have done today...HUH?
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04-13-2010 10:37 PM
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maybe try calling Des moines at all the newspaper places and see if they can look up or if they keep old newspapers? Maybe put a post in the local paper where he was from/where it happened and just ask if anyone knows of anything, perhaps someone will and they will get a hold of you.
also, maybe call all the cemetaries, funeral homes (??) around the area, and start asking if so and so was buired here.......
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Originally Posted by
Hetty
I am trying to get information and old newspaper articles,on bf grandfather whom was killed when bf dad was just a teenager.We have no family history no clue where the family comes from all this information died with his grandfather.I need help finding these things I don't want to go to DES MOINES but I will if I have to is there anyone who knows either a good site to get this information or if I can access this info without going to DES MOINES(oh he was killed in the 70s sometime we are thinking 75 he was stabbed we believe in a bar)PLEASE help I have been looking for weeks I am about cross eyed from it..
Thank You In Advance.
what about the library I know they used to have all of that on microfiche
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Most newspapers keep all their old issues on Microfiche. They will probably charge you a fee for copies but you might have to go there to find the info. I believe the paper in Des Moines is the Des Moines Register.
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We found the alot of Iowa papers online but they only go back to 2002 online.I mean Des Moines is only 8 hours away but I was hoping not ot have to go there. Bf dad is the only family left on that side and so no one knows anything about that side and he really wants to know so I guess Iowa here I come..
I got on the Des Moines lib website I have to have a pin number to look at micro film online..So I am guessing you either have to go there or be a local to get access to those things.
I am really wanting him to find info about his family but this is getting crazy.Anymore suggestions will be helpful.
Really?Thats probably not the smartest thing you have done today...HUH?
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Originally Posted by
Hetty
We found the alot of Iowa papers online but they only go back to 2002 online.I mean Des Moines is only 8 hours away but I was hoping not ot have to go there. Bf dad is the only family left on that side and so no one knows anything about that side and he really wants to know so I guess Iowa here I come..
I got on the Des Moines lib website I have to have a pin number to look at micro film online..So I am guessing you either have to go there or be a local to get access to those things.
I am really wanting him to find info about his family but this is getting crazy.Anymore suggestions will be helpful.
Is there a phone # or email address for the library, maybe you can call or write and ask if there is a way they can help you over the phone -- the librarian might be kind enough to look it up for you and email it to you.
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I have a email addy for the east side lib in Des Moines but I guess there are like 4 more man do I have my work cut out...I better get a butt load of flowers and plenty of kisses for this one...LOL if only right.
Really?Thats probably not the smartest thing you have done today...HUH?
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Before you drive 8 hours on a wild goose chase I would be on the phone to the local newspapers and ask them to look it up they do have researchers there on staff for stuff like this. You are more likely to get the stuff from the newspaper than the library. Libraries don't always keep old newspapers where the newspaper companies do. It will be a lot cheaper and probably a lot less work to do it that way than driving there.
Also try this link if you have his name and possibly where he died you might find some info there you only have to put in a last name and a first initial and hit search you can even try it without a first initial. Social Security Death Index Interactive Search
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Originally Posted by
Hetty
I am trying to get information and old newspaper articles,on bf grandfather whom was killed when bf dad was just a teenager.We have no family history no clue where the family comes from all this information died with his grandfather.I need help finding these things I don't want to go to DES MOINES but I will if I have to is there anyone who knows either a good site to get this information or if I can access this info without going to DES MOINES(oh he was killed in the 70s sometime we are thinking 75 he was stabbed we believe in a bar)PLEASE help I have been looking for weeks I am about cross eyed from it..
Thank You In Advance.
I would suggest googling the name, the year, with obit. and seeing what you get. Also, the geneology websites might be of help.
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I would Google it first and see if you can get any information there. I just tried using someone I know who passed away years ago (early 70's) obit came right up. Also try their name for any court records that might be posted on the web. I also tried it on the same person and found a restraining order she had taken out, divorce decree.
I would also try calling libraries, newspapers before I'd be driving anywhere. If there is a local library where you live I'd try that if you can't get a resolution over the phone.
Good luck.
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