IT'S REALLY IMPORTANT that you visit the online CADI database California death index 1940-1997 <http://userdb.rootsweb.com/ca/death/search.cgi> 1930's California death index <http://www.vitalsearch-ca.com/gen/ca/_vitals/cadeathm.htm> (or in the case of births) 1905- <http://www.vitalsearch-ca.com/gen/ca/_vitals/cabirthm.htm> Whenever possible use the "ADD" link atthe far right to leave any other information you might have and maybe someone will contact you. (The password is something you create so no one can edit your entry). Also, use the Social Security Number link to the SSDI and leave a message there the same way using the POSTEM link. I will generally state that I am researcing this line, and or give parents names if known. I give my contact information, email address. You can also post a link if you have a website with the genealogy available to other researchers. SSDI <http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi> for additional research for misc counties <www.criis.com> and California Pre 1905 death index <http://www.rootsweb.com/~cabf1905/> Please respond to this email if you have any additional links or suggestions that may be helpful to our newcomers on the CADI mailing list. Thankyou, Cathleen Stanislaus County DCT volunteer