Comments on: When Research Pays Off http://alamedahistory.org/2007/11/19/when-research-pays-off/ Connecting Past and Present in Northeast Portland's Historic Homes Sun, 04 Jul 2010 15:52:22 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Doug http://alamedahistory.org/2007/11/19/when-research-pays-off/#comment-120 Doug Tue, 06 May 2008 13:35:24 +0000 http://alamedahistory.wordpress.com/2007/11/19/when-research-pays-off/#comment-120 Hi Marcia. I found the Morrisons using some straightforward genealogy research and some detective work: First, I learned about the initial owners by looking at the tax records. That way, I had a name to find. Next, I learned about the Morrisons by tracking their time here in Portland by using the Polk Directories, and then by using the US Census, starting first with 1920 then going back to the 1890s and forward to 1930. This helped me figure out who was who in the family. I used this info to search for obituaries on the Morrisons, which led me to info on survivors. I then made direct contact with the survivors (lunch, interviews, visits). It was a lot of fun, for me and for the Morrison family too. Best of luck. Drop me an e-mail if you get stuck. D. Hi Marcia. I found the Morrisons using some straightforward genealogy research and some detective work:

First, I learned about the initial owners by looking at the tax records. That way, I had a name to find.

Next, I learned about the Morrisons by tracking their time here in Portland by using the Polk Directories, and then by using the US Census, starting first with 1920 then going back to the 1890s and forward to 1930. This helped me figure out who was who in the family.

I used this info to search for obituaries on the Morrisons, which led me to info on survivors. I then made direct contact with the survivors (lunch, interviews, visits).

It was a lot of fun, for me and for the Morrison family too.

Best of luck. Drop me an e-mail if you get stuck.

D.

]]> By: Marcia Ohlemiller http://alamedahistory.org/2007/11/19/when-research-pays-off/#comment-119 Marcia Ohlemiller Mon, 05 May 2008 19:23:56 +0000 http://alamedahistory.wordpress.com/2007/11/19/when-research-pays-off/#comment-119 Doug thanks! This is exactly what I hope to do for our bungalow in Laurelhurst! May I ask where you got the info on the family that first lived in the house? I understand that might be done through city permit or tax records? I'm working on it! We are remodeling this year and want to maintain the original character and exterior colors as much as possible. Thanks! Doug thanks! This is exactly what I hope to do for our bungalow in Laurelhurst! May I ask where you got the info on the family that first lived in the house? I understand that might be done through city permit or tax records? I’m working on it! We are remodeling this year and want to maintain the original character and exterior colors as much as possible. Thanks!

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