Hi, Could you provide me with the e-mail address for the archives? I have been having trouble receiving a response this year to my queries. Thanks, Angela -----Original Message----- From: washingtondc-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:washingtondc-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Susan Wheary Sent: Monday, August 27, 2007 7:46 PM To: washingtondc@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [WashDC] How do I learn more? I've been sending my requests via email, and have not sent an SASE as a result. Unfortunately, the 1940 certificate I need has to come from the Vital Records office rather than the Archives - and they'll make up for it! Susan in Missouri -----Original Message----- From: washingtondc-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:washingtondc-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Sue Dotson Sent: Monday, August 27, 2007 11:34 AM To: washingtondc@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [WashDC] How do I learn more? Susan, Thank you very much for your help. I have prepared and am ready to send a letter to Mr. Nelson requesting the death certificate. However, before I do I am wondering if govt. funding covers the expense for them to copy it and mail it to me? Or should I at least include a SASE? What is customary? Sue ----- Original Message ----- From: Susan Wheary To: washingtondc@rootsweb.com Sent: Monday, August 27, 2007 10:27 AM Subject: Re: [WashDC] How do I learn more? Sue, Since the death did occur in Washington DC, I'd contact the archives to see if there's a death certificate for her - remember this would be December of 1879 if it's on the 1880 schedule. It won't cost you anything. The DC death certificates don't give parents, spouse, or the like, but they do give the residence of the deceased. The DC City directory would show who lived there, like maybe the household she was with in 1850 who may have moved to the district. At least you know she had that surname for at least 30 years. As an adult living in a household with a family of a different name, she might have been a relative of either husband or wife. Unless, of course, she was a hired servant. This sounds as bad as my Mary V. (Soper) Doyle; she's hiding out there somewhere, but I can't find her (yet) in 1880, 1900, 1910, or 1920. And I don't know yet that I've really found her in 1830. But I recently did get an obit so at least I know where she is now!!! Susan in Missouri -----Original Message----- From: washingtondc-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:washingtondc-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Sue Dotson Sent: Sunday, August 26, 2007 5:00 PM To: washingtondc@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [WashDC] How do I learn more? Susan, Yes I did, but I could not find her in 1860 or 1870. I found her in 1850 in Cumberland, VA, but she is the only one in the household with her surname. She is listed last in the household, older than the head's children, so I still have no clue how she fits in. Sue ----- Original Message ----- From: Susan Wheary To: washingtondc@rootsweb.com Sent: Thursday, August 09, 2007 6:15 PM Subject: Re: [WashDC] How do I learn more? Sue, Have you checked the 1870 DC census for this person (then aged 61) to see where she fits in? If you don't find her, I'd try 1860 and 1850 as well; if she was born in DC & died there as well there's a good chance she was living there during some of those years. Also, if you get an exact date of death you can get the death certificate at no charge - if there is one - from the DC Archives. Maybe look for an obituary? Good hunting! Susan in Missouri -----Original Message----- From: washingtondc-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:washingtondc-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Sue Dotson Sent: Thursday, August 09, 2007 10:53 AM To: washingtondc@rootsweb.com Subject: [WashDC] How do I learn more? I found the information below online. Given the fact that this could be a married or a maiden name, can anyone suggest what direction to go with my research to find out more about this person and how she, or her spouse, connects to my line? (besides spending money for a death certificate.....I'm spending enough for the ones I know are my direct line!) U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedules Index Surname: E. Reintzel Year: 1880 County: Washington CO State: DC Age: 71 Gender: F (Female) Month of Death: Dec State of Birth: DC ID#: MRT197_274342 Occupation: NONE LISTED Cause of Death: CANCER I would appreciate any help or suggestions. 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I send them to Robert.Nelson@dc.gov ... But I noticed they must be busy as I haven't received the copies for my latest request as yet. Be sure you ask for something with an exact reference, like name and date or certificate number. They won't search a range of dates. -----Original Message----- From: washingtondc-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:washingtondc-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Angela Gabbard Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2007 9:05 AM To: washingtondc@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [WashDC] How do I learn more? Hi, Could you provide me with the e-mail address for the archives? I have been having trouble receiving a response this year to my queries. Thanks, Angela -----Original Message----- From: washingtondc-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:washingtondc-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Susan Wheary Sent: Monday, August 27, 2007 7:46 PM To: washingtondc@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [WashDC] How do I learn more? I've been sending my requests via email, and have not sent an SASE as a result. Unfortunately, the 1940 certificate I need has to come from the Vital Records office rather than the Archives - and they'll make up for it! Susan in Missouri -----Original Message----- From: washingtondc-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:washingtondc-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Sue Dotson Sent: Monday, August 27, 2007 11:34 AM To: washingtondc@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [WashDC] How do I learn more? Susan, Thank you very much for your help. I have prepared and am ready to send a letter to Mr. Nelson requesting the death certificate. However, before I do I am wondering if govt. funding covers the expense for them to copy it and mail it to me? Or should I at least include a SASE? What is customary? Sue ----- Original Message ----- From: Susan Wheary To: washingtondc@rootsweb.com Sent: Monday, August 27, 2007 10:27 AM Subject: Re: [WashDC] How do I learn more? Sue, Since the death did occur in Washington DC, I'd contact the archives to see if there's a death certificate for her - remember this would be December of 1879 if it's on the 1880 schedule. It won't cost you anything. The DC death certificates don't give parents, spouse, or the like, but they do give the residence of the deceased. The DC City directory would show who lived there, like maybe the household she was with in 1850 who may have moved to the district. At least you know she had that surname for at least 30 years. As an adult living in a household with a family of a different name, she might have been a relative of either husband or wife. Unless, of course, she was a hired servant. This sounds as bad as my Mary V. (Soper) Doyle; she's hiding out there somewhere, but I can't find her (yet) in 1880, 1900, 1910, or 1920. And I don't know yet that I've really found her in 1830. But I recently did get an obit so at least I know where she is now!!! Susan in Missouri -----Original Message----- From: washingtondc-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:washingtondc-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Sue Dotson Sent: Sunday, August 26, 2007 5:00 PM To: washingtondc@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [WashDC] How do I learn more? Susan, Yes I did, but I could not find her in 1860 or 1870. I found her in 1850 in Cumberland, VA, but she is the only one in the household with her surname. She is listed last in the household, older than the head's children, so I still have no clue how she fits in. Sue ----- Original Message ----- From: Susan Wheary To: washingtondc@rootsweb.com Sent: Thursday, August 09, 2007 6:15 PM Subject: Re: [WashDC] How do I learn more? Sue, Have you checked the 1870 DC census for this person (then aged 61) to see where she fits in? If you don't find her, I'd try 1860 and 1850 as well; if she was born in DC & died there as well there's a good chance she was living there during some of those years. Also, if you get an exact date of death you can get the death certificate at no charge - if there is one - from the DC Archives. Maybe look for an obituary? Good hunting! Susan in Missouri -----Original Message----- From: washingtondc-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:washingtondc-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Sue Dotson Sent: Thursday, August 09, 2007 10:53 AM To: washingtondc@rootsweb.com Subject: [WashDC] How do I learn more? I found the information below online. Given the fact that this could be a married or a maiden name, can anyone suggest what direction to go with my research to find out more about this person and how she, or her spouse, connects to my line? (besides spending money for a death certificate.....I'm spending enough for the ones I know are my direct line!) U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedules Index Surname: E. Reintzel Year: 1880 County: Washington CO State: DC Age: 71 Gender: F (Female) Month of Death: Dec State of Birth: DC ID#: MRT197_274342 Occupation: NONE LISTED Cause of Death: CANCER I would appreciate any help or suggestions. Thank you, Sue Dotson ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to WASHINGTONDC-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to WASHINGTONDC-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to WASHINGTONDC-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to WASHINGTONDC-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to WASHINGTONDC-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to WASHINGTONDC-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to WASHINGTONDC-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message