Many thanks Nivard. Due to recent family events it has made me aware how vulnerable our own mortality is. It has made me think more of the extended family. I will give all your suggestions a go. David Robinson Transcribing for FreeCEN in Leicestershire & FreeBMD Member of the LRFHS No R0173 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Nivard Ovington" <ovington1@sky.com> To: <gen-comp-tips@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, July 21, 2008 9:58 AM Subject: Re: [GEN-COMP-TIPS] finding a American serviceman > Hi David > > Have you traced the marriage and therefore the name of the man and his > father? > It might also give his usual residence in the US > > Are they still alive? the US social security index is available on > familysearch and might give an indication of area if you have names to > check > > I am sure there are other ways but they came to mind > > Best wishes Nivard Ovington, in Cornwall (UK) but born in Leicestershire > > >> Could anyone point me in the direction of how to locate an American >> serviceman who married my cousin at Leicester in 1960 and retuned to the >> US with him? >> >> Regards >> David Robinson >> Transcribing for FreeCEN in Leicestershire >> & FreeBMD >> Member of the LRFHS No R0173 > > -------------------------------------- > Having trouble with your subscription? Contact the List Admin at > gen-comp-tips-admin@rootsweb.com > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > GEN-COMP-TIPS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com > Version: 8.0.138 / Virus Database: 270.5.0/1558 - Release Date: 17/07/2008 > 09:56 > > >