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  1. Type the first name of your ancestor in the First Names text box.

  2. Type the last name of your ancestor in the Last Names text box.

    NOTE: Use the MARRIED name for female ancestors. 

  3. If you know the birth year AND/OR the death year, click Birth and Death under Search with a life event.

  4. Type the birth year in BOTH boxes under Birth Year (Range).

  5. Type the death year in BOTH boxes under Year (Range).

  6. Click the Search button.

  7. Review your results.  Click a result of interest.

  8. When you locate your ancestor, copy all information including birth date, death date, last residence, and state of issue.

    NOTE: The Last Residence field lists the last known residence area identified when the person applied for the benefit.


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