can't get in touch with the place I got it from how can I unlock this iPad

As described, the iPad is useless to you.

Here are the Apple support pages that outline the Activation Lock - and the only mechanisms by which it can be turned off:

Activation Lock for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support

Turn off Activation Lock – Apple Support

As you will discover, unless you are the owner of the AppleID that was last used to activate the device, you’ll not be able to defeat or bypass the Activation Lock. With documentary evidence that you are the original owner (such as sales receipt showing the serial number), Apple may be prepared to assist - otherwise they and nobody here will be able to help you.

trowcow wrote:

I was given an iPad and reset it to factory settings and now it is asking for a Apple ID and pass word

If you can't get the original owners information to remove the icloud activation lock, then the ipad is useless, recycle it.