This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: VETAL Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/7aB.2ACEAE/2320.1 Message Board Post: Hi Maryellen Best to start with the most current information that you have - then work back - carefully. Do you know - when,where Frank J. VETAL - passed away His Death Registration/ Long form Death Certificate -[much information depends on the knowledge of the informant] may be helpful. The Marriage - Registration / Long form Marrige Certificate - may name both sets of parents - place of birth of both persons being married etc. Birth of Children: Birth registrations - may or may not have much personal information - about the parents [Frank and Mary] Marriage of Children: Will show names of the parents - and place of birth of parents . Millitary Service??? Census? Have you searched for a Letter of Intent - Citizenship. Available from the State Archive where application was made -or - from the National Archive in Washington D.C. [NARA] this will /should have all of the personal information - including the place of birth, date of birth - date of entry to U.S.A Cheers, Stella.