Jim Elbrecht wrote: > singhals <singhals@erols.com> wrote: > > >>Can any of you Americans think of any reason why a 1977 >>death would not be recorded where it occurred? > > -snip- > >>Any ideas? Other than to dig deeper into the obits and >>death notices for the right week? > > > I'm with Bob- check the county records. They might provide a clue > as to why it didn't make it to the state in a timely manner. [or > not-- but at least you'd have an official report] > > In my experience county clerks have been helpful on the phone. I've > called several in NY and VT. None in large cities, but a few in > small cities. I call - on Tue, Wed, or Thu, never near quitting time > or lunch- and always ask if 'this is a good time'. > > Once we're talking I introduce myself as 'one of those crazy > genealogists' - and ask if the clerk would do me a big favor. > > I've always gotten a lookup while I waited- and have gotten free > copies sometimes, and other time explicit directions on how to request > copies- never for very much money. > > The clerk would also be your best bet on speculating why it never got > registered at the state. > > Jim . Far's I know the county doesn't keep a copy of those records; they count 'em, alphabetize 'em, and shuffle 'em off to the State. At least, that's what 30 years worth of county clerks have all told me. Cheryl