This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Prettyman Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.california.counties.stanislaus/5963.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I searched 7/26/1933 - 12/01/1976 The Modesto Bee And News-Herald, Modesto California on line through Heritage Quest and didn't find an obit for Jacob..... Jacob does not appear in the SSDI but does in the CA death index..... PRETTYMAN JACOB S 03/12/1859 mother BOYER father WILLS M INDIANA STANISLAUS 09/07/1951 92 yrs Here's a neat thing you can do, that might get you information in the future from others researching the same people: visit the CADI website and use the ADD link in the right column and leave a message indicating information you might have on this person - maybe someone will find your post and contact you with more information; http://vitals.rootsweb.com/ca/death/search.cgi If you get further details, such as information from the death certificate or an obituary, edit your message to keep it current on the information you have on this person. Colleen List Mom - CA Death Index mailing list [email protected] [email protected]