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Pam Slaton's Search Tips
When searching for people you are not related to, such as old friends, lost loves and members of the military, there are a tremendous amount of online resources that you can comb through. Of course, social networking has become a real source for people looking to reconnect. These sites are free and can be an invaluable help.
-Alumni Sites
-Military Sites such as Military.Com
-Old Newspaper Archives
-Obituaries