This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RBestrom7380 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.washington.counties.spokane/5822.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I see this is the first posting you have on Rootsweb. When you post it is very important to fully identify the person you seek, and what you know about them. Do you know his parents, siblings, spouse, children? Since he was born after the 1930 census, information about his parents and older siblings are more important. After birth, where did he live? Where did he die? Have you obtained his obituary? Here is a site that might help: http://www.tedpack.org/goodpost.html When you indicate his last name was Swanbeck OR Kelly, identify why he may have had two names...birth/then adoption? Are you seeking his birth parents? If so, such records would be sealed; however, there are ways to obtain them. Is there any of his children still living? If so, THEY would be the first source of information about him. Where he died would also be helpful. I did some initial searches without success. Ron Bestrom Tacoma, WA Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.