In a message dated 8/20/2005 1:39:46 P.M. Central Standard Time, [email protected] writes: What do you hope to find in old newspapers? I was going to look for my GG-Grandfathers' obituary, before 1860, when I find the exact date of their deaths. Thanks for the response Wendelin. I now have the correct address in my address book. Thanks Chuck Schober ----Melissa, Texas

How far back do obituaries go? In our area, there are very few before 1900, and only obituaries exist if the family pays for them. The ones before 1900-1910 don't give that much information. Also, even the earlier 1900's obituaries don't give the names of siblings or parents who had already died prior to that time. Carol -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2005 10:48 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Ortenau] Re: Lahr Baden In a message dated 8/20/2005 1:39:46 P.M. Central Standard Time, [email protected] writes: What do you hope to find in old newspapers? I was going to look for my GG-Grandfathers' obituary, before 1860, when I find the exact date of their deaths. Thanks for the response Wendelin. I now have the correct address in my address book. Thanks Chuck Schober ----Melissa, Texas ==== DEU-BAD-ORTENAU Mailing List ==== < http://www.heavens-above.com/countries.asp > can be searched for neighboring towns if you fear that one of your ancestors moved to or from your searched town. ============================== Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx