How can I locate and reconnect with missing family members?

Question:All I have to go on is their name and last known address. Where should I start first?

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: All I have to go on is their name and last known address. Where should I start first?

HOW ABOUT SENDING THEM A LETTER TO THE ADDRESS U HAVE... IF THEY HAVE A CHANGE OF ADDRESS U WILL KNOW... IF NOT GO TO FINDPEOPLE.COM

there are tons of websites for that. Go to geneology.com

http://ancestry.com

I found a whole branch of my family tree on my father's side that I didn't know existed. :)

Good luck!

go to people search, good luck!!

well i would suggest you posting the information you got on yahoo questions and answers as a start and maybe as well there local paper where they last lived and as well posting signs in the local area or in shops.

good luck

te perspms living presently in their last known address may give clue/ other sources can be their employers, business associates, trade and telephoe directories etc.

You need to get as much information as possible on the missing family members . Obviously other family members would know the most about the missing members. The key to finding them is to gather as much info as possible.
That information must be turned into an investigation. Name, age, names of brothers , sisters, your grandparents all can be used to investigate. You can use the computer to do a people search contact those people with the same name and see if they are related and so on. It could take years but if you want to really know you can find out. Research is your first priority.
If you need more help you can email me.