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Hello to everyone,
I have spent a few hours here reading posts, I’m afraid I’m not as far as all of you, I honestly don’t know where to begin. My Grandfathers name is Raymond Baker, its his mother I’m looking for info on. I do know is her name was Dora, she was supposedly Blackfoot Indian from Canada, I also know she was young when she came to the U.S.(teen) she died after giving birth to her 5th child. I have no maiden name.
I was told she came here because her family didn’t approve of her marying a white man.
I know, not much to go on here, I don’t even know if I’m going on facts, my grandparents died when I was very young, from what I was told my grandfather never spoke of his mother, the info I have its all hear say.
Anyway I don’t know where to start because everyone that should have left some kind of evidence past away years ago.
My gandfather was born 1919, so I’m assuming a few years before that, is when they came here, he was the third child.
Any info on where to start would be appreciated, Thanks.
You might start by getting a copy of your grandfather’s death certificate. They vary in how much information they record, but it might tell you his mother’s maiden name and the town she was born in.
I’m not one of the more experienced folks here, but I think following the “paper trail” left by our white ancestors is a good place to start.
You can also search this website for surnames that you’re researching. A lot of folks have discovered cousins that way! 😀
Thank you for the replying , I dont know for sure where they moved to when they came to the U.S. I do remember my Grandfather talking alot about Kentucky though. I’m going to send for the death certificate to get her maiden name.
I will keep everyone updated as the info comes in, Thanks again =)
Lil Lost,
I have been at genealogy for a long time. The death certificate is a “good find” It usually gives you an exact birthdate, date of death, the parents, and many times the cause of death. You can send for just a photo copy and that isn’t as expensive however if you want that fancy state seal on it then you have to apy a variety of fees. I know Oklahome cost $17.00 and Washington State is the same where in West Virginia it is $12.00 for a legal copy and $1.00 for a photo copy and you actually get the same information.
I will be away from the forum for a while but when I come back I will look to see if you found what you are searching for. Genealogy is a interesting hobby and I have met many friends and even a few cousins over the years. Good luck on your journey.
Brenda
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