Not certain if this may help, but my gr-uncle was Jocko Conlin... the famous ump, when I needed info on him (besides my mom who is now passed on), I contacted the baseball hall of fame...they had some info I found helpful..Worth a try---you're in the right state! Susann Whiddon Wandrey ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, August 28, 2003 7:07 AM Subject: [VACAMPBE-L] Baseball Player in Lynchburg . . . > I am attempting to track down information on Owen JACKSON, who died in > the Lynchburg area, in 1910. He was playing baseball for the local > professional team. At some point during the season, he contracted Typhoid Fever, and > subsequently passed away. > Are there any listers who have knowledge of the baseball team, from that > time, able to help? Where can I obtain information about Owen's death? I > don't have a specific date to research. Baseball, similar to current times, was > probably played in the April to September time frame. We suspect he was > stricken in the spring, but that is only a guess. > Do any local libraries or newspapers provide lookup/research services > for this type of problem? Thanks to all who respond. > > Bob Thompson > Harrisburg, PA > > > ==== VACAMPBE Mailing List ==== > Thank you, Rootsweb, for making this list possible! To support Rootsweb & their efforts with a financial contribution visit their web site at http://www.rootsweb.com > >