Finding a person with only dates

Family Bible · January 12

In the work I do sometimes I find genealogical items where the name is not legible or known

but only dates

for example here is a needlework sampler where the names are not legible but the dates are

any tips or tricks in locating the corresponding family when you have an item like this?

what databases are out there that could be checked that allow for checking a birth and death date - but no name . . .

any thoughts?

Caringandsharing · January 18

Thanks for your challenging question. Here are some thoughts.

If you suspect they are in your tree: Dowload your tree to a private tree management software, then you can sort the people in the tree by birth date and see if you can find any matches. See FamilySearch Solutions Gallery for Tree Management Software. https://partners.familysearch.org/solutionsgallery/s/list?category=family_tree_management
It looks like this could be a family group. Think about checking census records for areas in which they may have lived during the time periods listed. Look for them together as a family group.
If you know the town or county of birth, check local civil and church records by chronological date. If at first you don't find them, fan out to the next closest town, county, state.

Hope this helps, Best of luck with your continued research.

Dennis J Yancey · January 18

They are not in my tree . . .

Caringandsharing · January 18

Have you tried a photograph restoration business?

Dennis J Yancey · January 18

thanks

I just wish there were databases that could allow you to search on exact BIRTH AND DEATH DATES (both combined on single search)

even without a name.

technically speaking its very do-able

just few genealogical interfaces that allow it.

Family Bible · January 20

Here is another document where I have dates and only Initials. but no full names.

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