Adrienne, (1) Re: Leonard H. Davis: I'm not sure why he wasn't available. The list was compiled by SMCGS and printed by permission by /sf/genealogy. I would contact Cath Trindle to report the problem: <http://www.smcgs.org/board.html> (2) Re: Maxine McNamara. The California Death Index is available at various websites, we have a list at: <http://www.sfgenealogy.com/norcal/caldata.htm#calvitals> I checked a few of them (including our own), and she is being shown, as you indicated, passing away in San Mateo County. I have heard of instances in the early 1900s where death certificates weren't issued if there was a coroner investigation. But, this is pretty recent, so I would expect a death certificate. With all this said, I'm wondering if the person at the San Mateo County Clerk-Assessor-Recorder's (is the same as the "Vital Office" you checked?) just didn't do their job? Did you email them first to confirm they had the record? They will do it for free. Please see our notes at: <http://www.sfgenealogy.com/sanmateo/smamg.htm#government> -Ron Filion > Date: Thu, 29 May 2008 14:06:37 -0700 (PDT) > From: "A. Stefanik" <hattula1902@yahoo.com> > Subject: [CASANMAT] Birth and Death Feedback > To: CASANMAT@rootsweb.com, CASANFRA@rootsweb.com > > Hi, listers. > > I am writing to find out what is going on with my letter today. I am wondering what is wrong. > > Today, I received the letter to let me know that a researcher at San Mateo Vital Office could not find 2 records for birth for Leonard H. Davis and death for Maxine L McNamara, athough they are on the list of website for San Mateo County. > > See my references below at: > > http://www.sfgenealogy.com/sanmateo/smcgs/smcbirths.htm > > See Leonard H. Davis on the list above. I believe he is a cousin of my grandfather. > > Last Name First Name Middle Birth Date Mother Maiden Father Last Sex Birth Place Death Place Residence Death Date SSN Age Post-ems Order > Record > MCNAMARA MAXINE L 09/13/1916 F OREGON SAN MATEO 05/29/1972 546-26-8986 55 yrs Add Order a copy of the original certificate from RootsWeb.com > > She is a cousin of my grandfather,also. > > > Why are they not be found, athough the names are on the list of website? Are the records missing? Are the names listed errorlessly ? > > I am puzzled. > > Thanks for your help and feedback! > > Adrienne >