I had a friend do the CAMI search for me. Today I visited out library and looked at CAMI myself to verify the information. The marriage in 1971 was to a John E. Phillips and Cheryl West. The license was taken out in Monterey county and the marriage was recorded in Monterey county. I don't know if marriage records can be searched at the county level in Monterey for free but I will email a friend that can give you that information. John E. Phillips, age 18 Cherly L. West, age 16 20 May 1971 county #785 state #50510 I also found two other marriages that might fit your John E. Phillips given the age at the date of marriage. John E. Phillips, age 21 Janet Palmieri, age 20 Santa Clara county Aug. 5, 1974 county cert #4976 state #102252 John E. Phillips, age 31 Debra K. Mattson, age 28 Santa Barbara county July 30, 1983 county #1573 state #80597 I know researchers in both counties that could transcribe these marriage certificates also. I will cc them this message and you can compare data from all three certificates. With the birthdate from the certificate in Monterey you can use the use the DMV mail forwarding service and hope that he's in CA and will answer you. Now if the marriage license cannot be transcribed in Monterey county you might write them telling them the circumstances and maybe a friendly clerk will supply the information to you. Some counties have closed records and require payment for any information. Most are open and allow free transcriptions. Sheila is the volunteer that I am ccing this to and she can answer that question. Colleen Norby -----Original Message----- From: Chad and Deanna West <WEST4U@worldshare.net> To: Norby Family <norby@ainet.com> Date: Saturday, May 13, 2000 2:22 AM Subject: Thank you Kindly? Dear Saints, Thank you for your information. It has been more than helpful, But the marriage listing you gave me you wrote John F. Phillips, Was that a misprint were the F. is suppose to be an E. or is it an actual F. And do you know how I might get a copy for free as I am extremely poor due to workers compensation. The reason I want to get a hold of him is because Cheryl is dying of AIDS. Are you relatives of a Steve Norby hear in Northern Oregon?? Thanks again, Chad Tyson West