I believe the death records started by law in 1917 (or thereabouts), even though some are recorded earlier (I've gotten some from 1905 era). Go to this web site: http://www.rootsweb.com/~flsgs/flvitalrecmicrofiche.htm and it will show you which libraries in Florida have the microfiche. If you are not in Florida they may be ordered through your local LDS. Leslie