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Form Letter

Contacting Possible Relatives

Dear ....

My name is _____________, the son/daughter of ____________.  I am trying to gather information in hopes of compiling a Family History.

I would be grateful if you could find the time to fill in this questionnaire.  Please fill it in as completely as you can.  All information you provide, will be respected and not released, unless you so specify in writing.  OK _____   (your initials, please) If you could, also pass along copies to other family members.  It would be very helpful.

It would also be very helpful if you could refer me to others in our family who might have information about our ancestors.  I would also appreciate any information you could provide on family and related documents (Bible records, certificates, photos, diaries, immigration information, etc.)  If you could, please send me copies.  I sincerely want to record and preserve our family's heritage as accurately and as completely as possible.

Thank you in advance for all your help.  You can reach me, if you have any questions, at my E-mail address which is     ________@ __________ or by phone at  ____________ or by mail at my home address:

Sincerely,

(Your name)

(Your address and phone number)

Questionnaire

Your Name: ________________________________________

Your Hebrew Name: _________________________________

Date of Birth: _______________________________________

Place of Birth: ______________________________________

Current Residence: ___________________________________

Occupation: _________________________________________

Wife's Maiden Name: __________________________________

Place of Marriage: _____________________________________

Date of Marriage: _____________________________________

Names and Sex of Children:_________________________________

________________________________________________________

Date of Birth of each Child: __________________________________

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Your Father's Name:______________________________________

His Hebrew Name: _______________________________________

Date and Place of Birth: ___________________________________

Place of Residence: ________________________________________

Father's Occupation: _______________________________________

Your Mother's Maiden Name: ________________________________

Place of Marriage: _________________________________________

Date of Marriage: _________________________________________

Children's Names (Oldest 1st) ________________________________

Date of Birth (Oldest 1st) ____________________________________

Their Sibling's Names: ___________________________________________

Date of Birth of Siblings: _____________________________________

Parent's Names: ___________________________________________

Place of Birth and Death of Parents: ____________________________

Date of Death, if Deceased: __________________________________

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