SOMEONE HELP ME PLEASE.... I have a SEAMANs DOCUMENT FROM 1897 from virginia

Question

A family member came across old seaman papers from my 3 grandfather. really not sure how to use them towards clues or anything. any help would be great. The document has his birth and year on it along with  the index finger print and residence. birth place Virginia..

Comments

In order to look up the person, it would help to know his full name, birth year, and where he lived in VA including county and city if available.

.If he was married, the name of his wife, the marriage year and location could be useful, also..

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thank you

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Type in his name, birth year, death year, and any other information you have at

familysearch.org  and see if you get any hits.

Good luck.