Sample Letter (for relatives that live far away)                                                                                             

 

 

(Your Name)

(Address)

City/State/Zip)

(Date)

 

Dear________(Name of Relative)

 

I am in the process of gathering information pertaining to our family’s genealogical history. My grandmother (Grandmother’s Name) informed me that you might have some information that you would perhaps be willing to pass on to me. I am seeking information specifically with regards to (Last Name), as I am currently working on that branch of the family tree.

 

(In short, write how you are related to the person that you are writing to for example his or her mother is your great-aunt)

 

Any information you could provide would be greatly appreciated and I offer you my sincerest thanks. If you were interested, I would be more than delighted to send you the family history that I have compiled thus far.

 

Warmest regards,

 

(Your Name)