This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RBestrom7380 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.california.counties.sonoma/6153.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Bad link, correct link: http://www.sonoma-county.org/recorder/searching.asp BUT, their online records only start from 1964. They have records on microfilm from 1835 and in handwritten volumes (the BIG books). There may not have been a death certificate issued in that year. I found a number of family trees, to include your's, which identifies your knowledge about him. As you probably have tried, his full/correct name might more likely be found in NC or TN. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.