In a message dated 6/14/02 5:24:45 AM US Mountain Standard Time, [email protected] writes: << But I haven't been able to locate his actual death date/cemetery. Which would you suggest I write to: the town clerk there or is there a county office which might be a better place to inquire? I need a push! Nina >> Nina, I am not an expert on extracting vital stats from the State of NY, but maybe this will help: <A HREF="http://www.archives.nysed.gov/holding/fact/genea-fa.htm">New York State Archives Genealogical Resources</A> http://www.archives.nysed.gov/holding/fact/genea-fa.htm Some people have not met with a lot of cooperation re getting vital records from NY, but the Freedom of Information Act is in your corner, so don't let anyone say "NO" and get away with it. Coralynn

Coralynn, > Nina, I am not an expert on extracting vital stats from the State of NY, but > maybe this will help: <A > HREF="http://www.archives.nysed.gov/holding/fact/genea-fa.htm">New York State > Archives Genealogical Resources</A> > > http://www.archives.nysed.gov/holding/fact/genea-fa.htm > > Some people have not met with a lot of cooperation re getting vital records > from NY, but the Freedom of Information Act is in your corner, so don't let > anyone say "NO" and get away with it. > Coralynn Many thanks. I'll certainly look into this. Thank you for the suggestion. Nina