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D. Jones · 01-08-2020, 08:56 AM

If you're really interested in finding out more about the original owner you might try going to the local library or historical society and looking for a city directory for Swansea for that time period. It will generally list a persons name, address and employer. A later addition may list another address for the person or possibly a wife or children that inherited the house. The city water department for Swansea may have a record for the person giving the dates they lived in the house. Another place to check is the local funeral home as they may have a record of the persons death and the death certificate may have some family information. The local newspaper archive may have an obituary with a great deal of information.

Just my $0.02 worth.

01-08-2020, 08:56 AM	#28
D. Jones Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bend, Oregon Posts: 514	Re: What were the chances! If you're really interested in finding out more about the original owner you might try going to the local library or historical society and looking for a city directory for Swansea for that time period. It will generally list a persons name, address and employer. A later addition may list another address for the person or possibly a wife or children that inherited the house. The city water department for Swansea may have a record for the person giving the dates they lived in the house. Another place to check is the local funeral home as they may have a record of the persons death and the death certificate may have some family information. The local newspaper archive may have an obituary with a great deal of information. Just my $0.02 worth.