Thank you to everyone who offered help and suggestions to my query. A kind researcher was able to locate the obituary for me and mailed it to me. As a result I was able to not only fill in blanks in my research, but was able to reconnect with family who had become estranged 85 years ago. Thanks again. Greg From: "Greg Nordlund" <gregnordlund@hotmail.com> To: BOSTON-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [BOSTON] Thomas Preston obit Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2003 20:53:05 -0800 I am trying to locate a copy of an obituary for Thomas Preston, b. 20-JUN-1917 - d. 11-MAY-1970. The MA death index indicates that he died in Boston, but the Social Security index lists the Westford area. Would deaths in Westford be included in the Globe or would there be a local paper I should look into? Also, if someone finds themselves around some Boston Globe microfilm and can take a few minutes to look for the obituary, I'd be grateful. (I'd order the death certificate or SSI application, but I'm not sure this is the right person.) Any help or advice would be appreciated. Greg Nordlund Olympia, WA _________________________________________________________________ Gift-shop online from the comfort of home at MSN Shopping! No crowds, free parking. http://shopping.msn.com