While I haven't tried this, I understand others have simply contacted the paper in which the obituary was published and easily received permission to reprint the obituary in full if proper acknowledgment is included -- if there still is a copyright which wasn't the case with the original query if I remember correctly from the very early 1900s. Generally speaking, most small local papers don't usually simply fold up, but are bought out by another publisher who then holds the copyright. Usually, there are subscribers to the appropriate local county rootsweb lists who are familiar with these matters, or know someone who can help. Good Luck. Janet Hunter
Janet is correct, and in the question we were asked the obit was written in 1909. That being the case, everything written in it has become "public record" and, as I wrote, may be copied and used at will. Paul ----- Original Message ----- From: janethunter703@aol.com To: VA-SOUTHSIDE-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Monday, July 18, 2005 12:02 PM Subject: Re: [VA-SOUTHSIDE-L] Quoting Obituaries While I haven't tried this, I understand others have simply contacted the paper in which the obituary was published and easily received permission to reprint the obituary in full if proper acknowledgment is included -- if there still is a copyright which wasn't the case with the original query if I remember correctly from the very early 1900s. Generally speaking, most small local papers don't usually simply fold up, but are bought out by another publisher who then holds the copyright. Usually, there are subscribers to the appropriate local county rootsweb lists who are familiar with these matters, or know someone who can help. Good Luck. Janet Hunter ==== VA-SOUTHSIDE Mailing List ==== Rootsweb Acceptable Use Policy forbids posting copyrighted material which you do not own to Rootsweb Lists. ============================== New! Family Tree Maker 2005. Build your tree and search for your ancestors at the same time. Share your tree with family and friends. Learn more: http://landing.ancestry.com/familytreemaker/2005/tour.aspx?sourceid=14599&targetid=5429 -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.323 / Virus Database: 267.9.0/50 - Release Date: 7/16/2005