Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness

I posted a request on a Collin County, Texas message board at GenForum, asking is someone would look up the obituary for Will in an old newspaper.  I received this response:

"You might try Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness (RAOGK) site -- http://www.raogk.org/faq-requesters.htm -- Several volunteers listed for Collin Co, TX and at least one says they will do look ups for obituaries.

"There's a photo of his headstone on the Find a Grave site -- http://www.findagrave.com/ -- Click on the search for the cemetery, type in Wylie, state of Texas and then you can view who is buried there. Just type in his surname and you'll find him. With a common name it is easier than looking for him by name alone.

"Happy Hunting (^_^)"


Since I have already sent an e-mail to the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum asking someone there to look up the obituary.  If I do not receive a response soon, I will try the "Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness" website.  The thank you reply I sent to the person who responded mentioned that I have found the headstone.