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Classification: Query
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O.K.. Since given names often repeat in a family, and since very often the given names
are unknown and 'nicknames' are used, it helps a great deal to provide 1) whole
names (given and surname) 2) geographic locations of city, county and state and 3) key
dates of birthdays, marriages and deaths. Even if you don't know their birthdates,
etc., supplying your own helps those of whom you are asking the question to focus on the
correct generation, in the right location and the correct individual.
Try including information on Who?, What?, When? and Where? in the body of your query and
you are more likely to get a helpful response. If you don't know, take a guess and
qualify the guess with your logic. This helps get people involved in your process of
investigating.