Finding Photos of Relatives

[rp76226]

Of my 8 great grandparents, all from Italy, I only have photos of 3 of them. I have extensive knowledge of the names of their descendants in Italy and America and some photos of some of them, but I have no idea how to contact them to find out if they have photos of my great grandparents who died between 1899 to 1944. Any suggestions?

Ron

[MariaStringer]

Are they using Ancestry? You can message through that platform.

Maria

[rp76226]

I'm using Ancestry. I don't know if any of them who are alive are.

[parkergambino]

This site has proved of some use to me, but the "new and improved" (50% correct) version this year is not as good as it used to be.

How are you at cold calls? Good luck.

Parker

[rp76226]

I have no phone numbers to make cold calls.

Ron

[parkergambino]

Ron,

This site provides phone numbers. The number of cold calls you make depends on how common or uncommon the name might be. If you know localities that will trim it down somewhat. Many people do not respond well to cold calls, even if they are the correct person. So it's up to you how much sifting effort you would put into finding a few gems. Definitely a long shot.

Parker