This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/VW.2ADE/1009.1.1.2.1.1 Message Board Post: Hi Minnie, here's a link that explains how to order a death cert. It can take up to a year, I hope your a patient person. No charge, glad I was able to help....Good luck, Alma How to Order a Certified Copy >From the California Office of Vital Records http://www.dhs.cahwnet.gov/hisp/chs/OVR/Ordercert.htm#death Charles A. Lundell spouse: Sofia I. age: 77 years County of death: (24) Merced Co. death date: Dec 3, 1936 State file #: 74697 or 74097