Rhonda, I checked 1925-29 and 1935-39. I found several Creals and Creels. There were Willies, Sarahs, Levis, Harriets, Ellas, Ray Huldens, Marys, Beulahs, Lotties, Charleses, D.C.s, B.F.s, and one Charles Erastus. They were spread all over the state. Anybody sound familiar? There was no William H. There was a William L. ("white male") in '28 in Escambia (Pensacola, county seat). There was a William J. in 1929. There was a William Creal ("black male") in Liberty in 1937. If this were my problem, I would check the 1935 Florida state census in the most likely counties suggested by family members or known locations. If you find him there, we've looked too early; if you don't find him, it doesn't prove anything. Unfortunately, 1935 is not indexed, but if you know about where to look it can be done. Have you found him in the 1920? The USPC of Florida is indexed for 1900, 1910, and 1920. The 1930 won't be released until 2002. Have you tried city directories where he lived--or deeds--or tax rolls--or voting rolls--or the probate court in his county? Wish I could have found him for you. Good luck.... --Brian Michaels ***************************************************** Rhonda D King wrote: > > Brian, > I saw your reply to Bobbye and was just wondering if I too might impose > on you to check something for me in Fl. My gggrandfather was William H. > Creel. My mother said she thought William H. Creel died around the time > she was born which was 1931. However checking the years 1930-1934 > revealed no listing in the Fl. death index. Since Creel is not one of > the top ten names in the US, do you think you could check the years > 1925-1929 and maybe 1935-1939. If this is asking too much please just > reply to me personally and I will understand. I am a little embarassed > asking you to do this for mr because I do realize it is a major > undertaking. > Thanks for taking the time to read this, > Rhonda