Lost someone? We know a quick and easy way to find him -- the
Internet. Below you'll find a short list of some of the best resources for finding people. Also, be sure to check out PeopleSpot.com, a StartSpot site that features great people-finding tools and resources.
Family
Whether you're looking for a long-lost cousin, searching for your
birth mom or researching your family tree, these sites are a great place to
start.
- YourFamily.com.
Find everything from missing birth parents and birth siblings to relatives and friends. This site features a searchable bulletin board.
- Ancestry.com.
Whatever you imagine needing to research your family's roots -- you'll find it here. Other comprehensive genealogical sites include RootsWeb and the USGenWeb Project.
- Adoption.com.
Search for a lost birth relative through its Reunion Registry.
Friends
Sometimes it's for fun (finding an old classmate), sometimes it's for
survival (finding a dead-beat dad). With the help of these sites, you'll pin
down that missing person in no time.
- 1-800-U.S.SEARCH.
This site claims to be the No. 1 people-locator service in the world. (With all the accolades it's received, it's not our place to argue.) The search does cost money (at the time of this story, about $39.95), but 1-800-U.S.SEARCH does use the same databases used by the FBI, law enforcement agencies and private investigators. Plus you'll get search results in one hour. Other fee-charging sites that use the same public records include KnowX.com, US Public Info and PeopleFinder.com.
- Whitepages.com.
If the cost of a professional people-finder service is too steep, try this free site instead. It's one of many -- others include Yahoo People Search, Lycos' WhoWhere? and 411 Locate.
- American Research Bureau.
If you're looking for some quick cash, call these guys. They specialize in locating missing and unknown heirs.
- Shipmates.
Ever wonder what happened to that old service buddy? This site or the Veterans databases may have the answer.
- Classmates.
So what if it's been 20 years? Find that high school friend and give her a call.
Soul Mates
You wouldn't believe the number of personal ads and matchmaking sites
on the Internet. Some are questionable, but these will
hopefully point you toward your soul mate.
- match.com.
With kudos from Newsweek and USA Today, this site is the leader in online matchmaking. American Singles offers a similar service.
- Large and Lovely Connections.
This online dating/pen pal service specializes in plus-size single adults.
- Science Connection.
Find friendship or romance at the site for single people interested in science or nature.
--- R.M.
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